Prepare against Mark J Hogarth
United Kingdom · World #57,043 classical · FIDE ID 412104
When preparing against Mark J Hogarth, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 52 games by Mark J Hogarth, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark J Hogarth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark J Hogarth 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 | 1,866 | 1,932 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark J Hogarth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark J Hogarth's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hogarth usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hogarth usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Hogarth usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hogarth usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hogarth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hogarth usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Mark J Hogarth's chess games
All 52 games by Mark J Hogarth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Daniel B Rosen | 2,144 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B07 |
| May 2008 | Andrew Gilfillan | 2,130 | chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Nov 2004 | Kevin C McCarthy | 2,065 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A43 |
| May 2020 | Olusegun Ilesanmi | 1,907 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C26 |
| Apr 2020 | Anthony Hughes | 1,873 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,700 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 7 | 1 | 1,825 |
| chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,952 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,983 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,908 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 2,166 |
| chT4-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark J Hogarth's chess games?
52 games by Mark J Hogarth, from Apr 2004 to Sep 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 J Hogarth has played.
What does Mark J Hogarth play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mark J Hogarth opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark J Hogarth answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mark J Hogarth play as White?
As White, Mark J Hogarth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark J Hogarth play as Black?
As Black, Mark J Hogarth most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mark J Hogarth's FIDE rating?
Mark J Hogarth is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Mark J Hogarth played?
Our database contains 52 games by Mark J Hogarth, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark J Hogarth?
52 games by Mark J Hogarth 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.