Prepare against Nathan Hibberd
Australia · World #61,572 classical · FIDE ID 3213560
When preparing against Nathan Hibberd, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 45 games by Nathan Hibberd, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Hibberd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Hibberd 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 | 1,850 | 2,005 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 23 | 5 | 17 | 51.1% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Hibberd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Hibberd's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hibberd usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Hibberd usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hibberd usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hibberd usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hibberd usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Hibberd usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Nathan Hibberd's chess games
All 45 games by Nathan Hibberd in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 23 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Geoff Barker | 2,007 | ch-AUS Major | E61 |
| Jan 2020 | Kayson Wang | 1,984 | ch-AUS Major | E04 |
| Jan 2020 | Lalit Prasad | 1,962 | ch-AUS Major | D35 |
| Jan 2020 | David Spuler | 1,906 | ch-AUS Major | E60 |
| Mar 2011 | Frank Lekkas | 1,879 | Begonia Open 45th | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 22 | 15 | 1,967 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,485 |
| ch-AUS U16 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,386 |
| Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,665 |
| Begonia Open 45th | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Hibberd's chess games?
45 games by Nathan Hibberd, from May 2010 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 Nathan Hibberd has played.
What does Nathan Hibberd play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nathan Hibberd opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Hibberd answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Nathan Hibberd play as White?
As White, Nathan Hibberd's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Hibberd play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Hibberd most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nathan Hibberd's FIDE rating?
Nathan Hibberd is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Nathan Hibberd played?
Our database contains 45 games by Nathan Hibberd, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Hibberd?
45 games by Nathan Hibberd 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.