Prepare against Ryan Hamley
United States · World #18,578 classical · FIDE ID 30959497
When preparing against Ryan Hamley, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 949 games by Ryan Hamley, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Hamley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Hamley 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 | 2,070 | 2,120 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 949 | 387 | 82 | 480 | 40.8% |
| As White | 471 | 186 | 40 | 245 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 478 | 201 | 42 | 235 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Hamley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Hamley's side.
First moves as White (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 262 | 55.6% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 164 | 34.8% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 7.2% | 45.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hamley usually continues c4 (39.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hamley usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hamley usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hamley usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hamley usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hamley usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 44.3% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 67 | 30.6% | 32.8% |
| c5 | 26 | 11.9% | 73.1% |
| d6 | 21 | 9.6% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.2% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 79.1% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 26 | 16.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Ryan Hamley's chess games
All 949 games by Ryan Hamley in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 387 wins, 82 draws, 480 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 42 | 17/5/20 | 40.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 10/3/20 | 30.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/3/18 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/0/14 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 12/0/16 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| E62 | English Opening | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 19 | 2/4/13 | 10.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Mar 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| Nov 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,629 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Apr 2020 | Hary Kane | 2,589 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 905 | 411 | 2,257 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| 26th Denker Memorial | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,347 |
| 33rd Leon Blitz Open | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,920 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,336 |
| 27th Space Coast Open | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
| Sitges Sunway Online Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Hamley's chess games?
949 games by Ryan Hamley, from Mar 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 Ryan Hamley has played.
What does Ryan Hamley play on the first move as White?
Across 471 games with White in our database, Ryan Hamley opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Hamley answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ryan Hamley play as White?
As White, Ryan Hamley's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 471 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Hamley play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Hamley most often plays: Indian Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Catalan (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Ryan Hamley's FIDE rating?
Ryan Hamley is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ryan Hamley played?
Our database contains 949 games by Ryan Hamley, covering Mar 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 82 draws, 480 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Hamley?
949 games by Ryan Hamley 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.