Prepare against Nigel K Hosken
United Kingdom · World #16,810 classical · FIDE ID 468487
Our database contains 118 games by Nigel K Hosken, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nigel K Hosken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel K Hosken 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 | 2,086 | 2,156 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,167 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 38 | 51 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 29 | 12 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel K Hosken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel K Hosken's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 98.3% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hosken usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hosken usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hosken usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Hosken usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
Nigel K Hosken's chess games
All 118 games by Nigel K Hosken in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 38 wins, 51 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | A Tyson Mordue | 2,292 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B96 |
| May 2012 | Emanuel Maleki | 2,284 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | D15 |
| Feb 2005 | Alan A Smith | 2,272 | chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Mar 2006 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,230 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | D18 |
| Feb 2009 | Robert Richmond | 2,223 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,083 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,342 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,105 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel K Hosken's chess games?
118 games by Nigel K Hosken, from Jul 2006 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 Nigel K Hosken has played.
What does Nigel K Hosken play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Nigel K Hosken opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel K Hosken answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Nigel K Hosken play as White?
As White, Nigel K Hosken's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel K Hosken play as Black?
As Black, Nigel K Hosken most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Nigel K Hosken's FIDE rating?
Nigel K Hosken is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (May 2013).
How many games has Nigel K Hosken played?
Our database contains 118 games by Nigel K Hosken, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 51 draws, 29 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel K Hosken?
118 games by Nigel K Hosken 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.