Prepare against Ralph Hart
New Zealand · World #18,907 classical · FIDE ID 4300777
Our database contains 200 games by Ralph Hart, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Hart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Hart 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 | 2,067 | 2,256 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,172 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,229 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 89 | 42 | 69 | 44.5% |
| As White | 104 | 49 | 23 | 32 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 96 | 40 | 19 | 37 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Hart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Hart's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 54.8% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 39 | 37.5% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hart usually continues Nc3 (73.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hart usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hart usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Hart usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hart usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hart usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 21.1% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 53.1% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Ralph Hart's chess games
All 200 games by Ralph Hart in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Russell John Dive | 2,453 | 41st Auckland Trusts Open | E12 |
| Jan 2019 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,335 | ch-NZL rapid Open | B06 |
| Jan 2021 | Ben Hague | 2,329 | ch-NZL Rapid | B23 |
| Jan 2008 | Nicholas Croad | 2,313 | ch-NZL 115th | E04 |
| Jan 1991 | Ewen M Green | 2,290 | ch-North Shore | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle IM | 2010 | 18 | 4 | 2,096 |
| ch-North Shore | 1991 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,443 |
| 117th ch-NZL | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| Auckland Stuart Memorial Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,065 |
| ch-NZL 115th | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-NZL 108 0010 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-NZL Open Rapid | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Hart's chess games?
200 games by Ralph Hart, from Apr 2003 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 Ralph Hart has played.
What does Ralph Hart play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Ralph Hart opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Hart answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nc6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ralph Hart play as White?
As White, Ralph Hart's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Hart play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Hart most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Ralph Hart's FIDE rating?
Ralph Hart is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Ralph Hart played?
Our database contains 200 games by Ralph Hart, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Hart?
200 games by Ralph Hart 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.