Prepare against Nathaniel Hope
CM · Jamaica · World #35,484 classical · FIDE ID 7404999
When preparing against Nathaniel Hope, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Nathaniel Hope, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nathaniel Hope's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathaniel Hope 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 | 1,957 | 2,051 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,670 | 1,732 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 69 | 13 | 122 | 33.8% |
| As White | 104 | 40 | 7 | 57 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 100 | 29 | 6 | 65 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathaniel Hope's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathaniel Hope's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 93.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hope usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hope usually continues c4 (39.6% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Hope usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hope usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hope usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Hope usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 84.0% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Nathaniel Hope's chess games
All 204 games by Nathaniel Hope in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 69 wins, 13 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A65 |
| Jul 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | D15 |
| May 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,328 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E20 |
| May 2026 | Gabriel Petcu | 2,323 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | D43 |
| Feb 2026 | Taron Khachatryan | 2,318 | Titled Tue | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 45 | 21 | 2,111 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 40 | 15 | 2,056 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,946 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,112 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathaniel Hope's chess games?
204 games by Nathaniel Hope, from Jan 2019 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 Nathaniel Hope has played.
What does Nathaniel Hope play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Nathaniel Hope opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathaniel Hope answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nathaniel Hope play as White?
As White, Nathaniel Hope's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathaniel Hope play as Black?
As Black, Nathaniel Hope most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Nathaniel Hope's FIDE rating?
Nathaniel Hope is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,670 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nathaniel Hope played?
Our database contains 204 games by Nathaniel Hope, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 13 draws, 122 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathaniel Hope?
204 games by Nathaniel Hope 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.