Prepare against Mark Hulsey
United States · World #28,592 classical · FIDE ID 2023652
Our database contains 34 games by Mark Hulsey, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Hulsey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Hulsey 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 | 1,994 | 2,165 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Hulsey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Hulsey's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 35.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hulsey usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Hulsey usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hulsey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hulsey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hulsey usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hulsey usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Mark Hulsey's chess games
All 34 games by Mark Hulsey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Jennifer Shahade | 2,361 | Dream Team Challenge | A12 |
| Dec 2004 | Emory Tate | 2,334 | Lindsborg Open | B40 |
| Sep 2005 | Thomas Gossell | 2,209 | Tulsa OCF Masters | B75 |
| Sep 2005 | Gary Simms | 2,201 | Tulsa OCF Masters | C01 |
| Sep 2005 | Tom Braunlich | 2,200 | Tulsa OCF Masters | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd North American Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,558 |
| Tulsa OCF Masters | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| Dream Team Challenge | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,270 |
| 25th North American Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Lindsborg Open | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,522 |
| Red River Shootout 14th | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,220 |
| 08th Red River Shootout | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,668 |
| Saltwater Simul | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Hulsey's chess games?
34 games by Mark Hulsey, from Apr 2004 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 Mark Hulsey has played.
What does Mark Hulsey play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mark Hulsey opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Hulsey answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Mark Hulsey play as White?
As White, Mark Hulsey's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Hulsey play as Black?
As Black, Mark Hulsey most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mark Hulsey's FIDE rating?
Mark Hulsey is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Mark Hulsey played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mark Hulsey, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Hulsey?
34 games by Mark Hulsey 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.