Prepare against Randall Hough
United States · World #87,918 classical · FIDE ID 2010160
When preparing against Randall Hough, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Randall Hough, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Randall Hough's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Randall Hough 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 | 1,765 | 2,108 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 14 | 15 | 42 | 19.7% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Randall Hough's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Randall Hough's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 97.1% | 33.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 33.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hough usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hough usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Hough usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hough usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Randall Hough's chess games
All 71 games by Randall Hough in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Bruce Leverett | 2,275 | US Open 1999 | E01 |
| Jan 1998 | Carl Pilnick | 2,180 | Pasadena Pellant Memorial | D30 |
| May 2009 | Joshua Gutman | 2,138 | Memorial Day Classic | B98 |
| Apr 2006 | Francisco Anchondo | 2,045 | Reno Far West Open | B92 |
| Dec 2006 | Daniel Taylor | 1,899 | 16th North American Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day Classic | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,973 |
| US Open 1999 | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,396 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,994 |
| Pasadena Pellant Memorial | 1998 | 5 | 2 | 2,143 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| 112th US Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,987 |
| Martin Luther King Memorial | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,732 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Randall Hough's chess games?
71 games by Randall Hough, from Apr 2003 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 Randall Hough has played.
What does Randall Hough play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Randall Hough opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Randall Hough answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Randall Hough play as White?
As White, Randall Hough's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Randall Hough play as Black?
As Black, Randall Hough most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Randall Hough's FIDE rating?
Randall Hough is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Randall Hough played?
Our database contains 71 games by Randall Hough, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 42 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Randall Hough?
71 games by Randall Hough 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.