Prepare against Robert AJ Hurn
United Kingdom · World #134,129 classical · FIDE ID 1801929
When preparing against Robert AJ Hurn, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 8.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 431 games by Robert AJ Hurn, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert AJ Hurn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert AJ Hurn 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 | 1,635 | 1,907 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,804 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,756 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 86 | 169 | 176 | 20.0% |
| As White | 227 | 53 | 85 | 89 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 204 | 33 | 84 | 87 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert AJ Hurn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert AJ Hurn's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 69.6% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 69 | 30.4% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Hurn usually continues c4 (37.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hurn usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Hurn usually continues Bg5 (21.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hurn usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hurn usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hurn usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 98.9% | 32.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 100.0% | 37.7% |
Robert AJ Hurn's chess games
All 431 games by Robert AJ Hurn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 86 wins, 169 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 7/10/11 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 2/9/12 | 8.7% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 2/11/2 | 13.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 4/9/12 | 16.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 0/5/9 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Gareth Yeo | 2,077 | 5th South Wales Open | B48 |
| Oct 2003 | Joseph O'Connor | 2,065 | Guernsey Holiday Open | B77 |
| Jul 2022 | Mohammed Khan | 2,035 | 17th South Wales Open | A43 |
| Jul 2022 | Nicolas Skettos | 1,972 | 17th South Wales Open | B76 |
| Apr 2009 | Joe Fathallah | 1,964 | ch-WLS | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 40 | 17.5 | 1,635 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,637 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,501 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,412 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,509 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-WLS Seniors | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,585 |
| South Wales New Year Major Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,579 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert AJ Hurn's chess games?
431 games by Robert AJ Hurn, from Apr 2008 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 Robert AJ Hurn has played.
What does Robert AJ Hurn play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Robert AJ Hurn opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert AJ Hurn answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert AJ Hurn play as White?
As White, Robert AJ Hurn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 8.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert AJ Hurn play as Black?
As Black, Robert AJ Hurn most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Robert AJ Hurn's FIDE rating?
Robert AJ Hurn is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Robert AJ Hurn played?
Our database contains 431 games by Robert AJ Hurn, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 169 draws, 176 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert AJ Hurn?
431 games by Robert AJ Hurn 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.