Prepare against Michael Hill
DEU · World #119,491 classical · FIDE ID 12976105
When preparing against Michael Hill, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 80 games by Michael Hill, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hill 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 | 1,675 | 1,790 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 23 | 12 | 45 | 28.8% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hill's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 64.9% | 29.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.8% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 29.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Hill usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hill usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Hill usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Michael Hill's chess games
All 80 games by Michael Hill in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ian Bush | 1,870 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E60 |
| Aug 2013 | Helmut Zeyen | 1,801 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | A01 |
| Sep 2004 | Ron Comstock | 1,795 | Lansing Open | C07 |
| Jun 2020 | Adam Tarling | 1,705 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B13 |
| Aug 2013 | Christian Giesselbach | 1,061 | 25th Wiesbaden Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 1,413 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,610 |
| ch-East Lansing MI Open B | 1991 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| Adelaide University Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 952 |
| Kalamazoo Open 1 | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,588 |
| ch-Flint MI Class C | 1992 | 5 | 4 | – |
| ch-Grand Rapids MI amateur | 1989 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hill's chess games?
80 games by Michael Hill, from Dec 2016 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 Michael Hill has played.
What does Michael Hill play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michael Hill opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hill answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Hill play as White?
As White, Michael Hill's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hill play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hill most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Michael Hill's FIDE rating?
Michael Hill is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Michael Hill played?
Our database contains 80 games by Michael Hill, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hill?
80 games by Michael Hill 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.