Prepare against Richard Hobbs
United States · World #216,033 classical · FIDE ID 30959381
When preparing against Richard Hobbs, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 150 games by Richard Hobbs, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hobbs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hobbs 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 | 1,758 | 1,822 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 59 | 34 | 57 | 39.3% |
| As White | 77 | 35 | 19 | 23 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 24 | 15 | 34 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hobbs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hobbs's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 57.1% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 28.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.5% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hobbs usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hobbs usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hobbs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hobbs usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hobbs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Hobbs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 32.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Richard Hobbs's chess games
All 150 games by Richard Hobbs in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 59 wins, 34 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Pat Moore | 1,695 | Banff Open | A80 |
| Nov 2022 | Wesley Russell | 1,621 | Banff Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106th Berkeley Monday Knights | 1999 | 14 | 6 | – |
| 146th Berkeley Monday Knights | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| 147th Berkeley Monday Knights | 2008 | 14 | 8 | – |
| 144th Berkeley Monday Knights | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | – |
| 149th Berkeley Monday Knights | 2008 | 14 | 6 | – |
| 151st Berkeley Monday Knights | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| 150th Berkeley Monday Knights | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | – |
| 145th Berkeley Monday Knights | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hobbs's chess games?
150 games by Richard Hobbs, from Feb 2019 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 Richard Hobbs has played.
What does Richard Hobbs play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Richard Hobbs opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hobbs answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Richard Hobbs play as White?
As White, Richard Hobbs's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hobbs play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hobbs most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Richard Hobbs's FIDE rating?
Richard Hobbs is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Richard Hobbs played?
Our database contains 150 games by Richard Hobbs, covering Feb 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 34 draws, 57 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hobbs?
150 games by Richard Hobbs 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.