Prepare against Michael Hosford
United States · World #89,253 classical · FIDE ID 2029367
When preparing against Michael Hosford, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Michael Hosford, covering Mar 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hosford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hosford 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 | 1,761 | 1,921 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 10 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hosford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hosford's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hosford usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hosford usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Hosford usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Hosford usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Michael Hosford's chess games
All 57 games by Michael Hosford in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Benjamin Calpo | 2,018 | Washington State Invitational | B06 |
| Feb 2008 | Allen S Smith | 1,998 | Washington State Invitational | C00 |
| Feb 2009 | Michael Wang | 1,932 | Washington State Invitational | E07 |
| Feb 2011 | Mark1 Smith | 1,907 | Washington State Invitational | B07 |
| May 2015 | Cameron D Leslie | 1,874 | Washington Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Invitational | 2011 | 29 | 12.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-Washington Class A | 2011 | 15 | 7 | 1,769 |
| Washington Open Premier | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| ch-Washington State Challengers | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,830 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hosford's chess games?
57 games by Michael Hosford, from Mar 2015 to Oct 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 Hosford has played.
What does Michael Hosford play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michael Hosford opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hosford answers 1...Nc6 (73% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Hosford play as White?
As White, Michael Hosford's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hosford play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hosford most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Michael Hosford's FIDE rating?
Michael Hosford is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Michael Hosford played?
Our database contains 57 games by Michael Hosford, covering Mar 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hosford?
57 games by Michael Hosford 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.