Prepare against Kevin Mike Hopson
DEU · World #33,070 classical · FIDE ID 12909238
When preparing against Kevin Mike Hopson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 93 games by Kevin Mike Hopson, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Mike Hopson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Mike Hopson before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,969 | 2,040 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,990 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,016 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32.3% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Mike Hopson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Mike Hopson's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Hopson usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hopson usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hopson usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
Kevin Mike Hopson's chess games
All 93 games by Kevin Mike Hopson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Lars Hinrichs | 2,180 | chT-GER U20 | A35 |
| Jul 2009 | Michael Neumann | 2,164 | chJ-Harburg 7th | C45 |
| Apr 2023 | Thomas Kahlert | 2,160 | Hamburg Easter Open | C45 |
| Jul 2013 | Mohammed Reza Ghadimi | 2,157 | 26th Kiel Open A | C44 |
| Mar 2023 | Mounika Akshaya Bommini | 2,118 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U14 VM | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 936 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,826 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,527 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein U16 Vormeister | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 1,361 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 2,061 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Mike Hopson's chess games?
93 games by Kevin Mike Hopson, from May 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Kevin Mike Hopson has played.
What does Kevin Mike Hopson play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Kevin Mike Hopson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Mike Hopson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Kevin Mike Hopson play as White?
As White, Kevin Mike Hopson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Mike Hopson play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Mike Hopson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Kevin Mike Hopson's FIDE rating?
Kevin Mike Hopson is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (May 2024).
How many games has Kevin Mike Hopson played?
Our database contains 93 games by Kevin Mike Hopson, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Mike Hopson?
93 games by Kevin Mike Hopson reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.