Prepare against Robert Hurndell
New Zealand · World #112,474 classical · FIDE ID 4310233
When preparing against Robert Hurndell, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Robert Hurndell, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Hurndell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Hurndell 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 | 1,694 | 1,742 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,598 | 1,635 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 1,664 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Hurndell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Hurndell's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hurndell usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hurndell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hurndell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hurndell usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hurndell usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Hurndell usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Robert Hurndell's chess games
All 38 games by Robert Hurndell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Philip E Rossiter | 1,858 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | A12 |
| Jan 2023 | Aidan Malcolm | 1,838 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | C47 |
| Jan 2023 | Hamish R Gold | 1,777 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | C07 |
| Jun 2021 | Barry R Hooton | 1,383 | 43rd Henderson Trusts Open B | D15 |
| Jun 2021 | Tracy Tang | 1,310 | 43rd Henderson Trusts Open B | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,738 |
| ch-North Island | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,659 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| 43rd Henderson Trusts Open B | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,496 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,356 |
| 44th Henderson Trusts Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,366 |
| Kapiti Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Hurndell's chess games?
38 games by Robert Hurndell, from Apr 2019 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 Hurndell has played.
What does Robert Hurndell play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Robert Hurndell opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Hurndell answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Robert Hurndell play as White?
As White, Robert Hurndell's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Hurndell play as Black?
As Black, Robert Hurndell most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Robert Hurndell's FIDE rating?
Robert Hurndell is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,598 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Robert Hurndell played?
Our database contains 38 games by Robert Hurndell, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Hurndell?
38 games by Robert Hurndell 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.