Prepare against Michael Hubbard
United Kingdom · World #48,103 classical · FIDE ID 430137
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Hubbard, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Hubbard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Hubbard 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 | 1,900 | 1,972 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 11 | 27 | 36.7% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Hubbard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Hubbard's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hubbard usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hubbard usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hubbard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Hubbard usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hubbard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Hubbard usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 58.3% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Michael Hubbard's chess games
All 60 games by Michael Hubbard in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Philipp Orgler | 2,050 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B07 |
| Jan 2017 | Carsten Byrn | 2,003 | Gibraltar Challenger Open B | D11 |
| Aug 2018 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 1,992 | 105th ch-GBR Major | C00 |
| Aug 2018 | Elliot Cocks | 1,985 | 105th ch-GBR Major | B30 |
| Jan 2017 | Timothy Spanton | 1,964 | Gibraltar Challenger Open B | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,078 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| Gibraltar Challenger Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,953 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,809 |
| London Classic U2050 Open 10th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Hubbard's chess games?
60 games by Michael Hubbard, from Oct 2016 to Aug 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 Hubbard has played.
What does Michael Hubbard play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Michael Hubbard opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Hubbard answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Michael Hubbard play as White?
As White, Michael Hubbard's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Hubbard play as Black?
As Black, Michael Hubbard most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Michael Hubbard's FIDE rating?
Michael Hubbard is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Michael Hubbard played?
Our database contains 60 games by Michael Hubbard, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Hubbard?
60 games by Michael Hubbard 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.