Prepare against Paul Hatchett
United Kingdom · World #41,344 classical · FIDE ID 1802330
Our database contains 149 games by Paul Hatchett, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Hatchett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Hatchett 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 | 1,929 | 2,040 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,009 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,021 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 55 | 59 | 35 | 36.9% |
| As White | 69 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 26 | 34 | 20 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Hatchett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Hatchett's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 71.0% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.9% | 77.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hatchett usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Hatchett usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hatchett usually continues d3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 77.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hatchett usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hatchett usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hatchett usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 76.6% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
Paul Hatchett's chess games
All 149 games by Paul Hatchett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 55 wins, 59 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | James C Mansson | 2,078 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B50 |
| May 2012 | Nicholas W Savage | 2,072 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | E74 |
| Nov 2015 | Mark H Birkin | 2,050 | chT3Sa-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Feb 2017 | Paul F Habershon | 2,041 | chT3Sa-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B02 |
| Jan 2013 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,019 | chT-BCF2a 1213 (4NCL) | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,921 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-WLS 61st | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2008 | 7 | 6 | 2,123 |
| ch-WLS 67th | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-WLS 63rd | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,845 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Hatchett's chess games?
149 games by Paul Hatchett, from Apr 2013 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 Paul Hatchett has played.
What does Paul Hatchett play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Paul Hatchett opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Hatchett answers 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Paul Hatchett play as White?
As White, Paul Hatchett's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Hatchett play as Black?
As Black, Paul Hatchett most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Paul Hatchett's FIDE rating?
Paul Hatchett is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Paul Hatchett played?
Our database contains 149 games by Paul Hatchett, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 59 draws, 35 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Hatchett?
149 games by Paul Hatchett 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.