Prepare against Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards
IM · Czechia · World #3,722 classical · FIDE ID 403938
When preparing against Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards 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 | 2,311 | 2,414 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,328 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,414 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 67 | 88 | 48 | 33.0% |
| As White | 104 | 46 | 43 | 15 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 99 | 21 | 45 | 33 | 21.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 375 rated games against 257 different opponents, across 166 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 291 | 96 | 133 | 62 | 33.0% | 2,288 | 2,335 | 22 |
| Rapid | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% | 1,953 | 2,087 | 4 |
| Blitz | 68 | 41 | 4 | 23 | 60.3% | 2,175 | 2,281 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 109 | 18 | 52 | 39 | 16.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 262 | 128 | 84 | 50 | 48.9% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 24 vs IM · 30 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 12 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2,179 | 2,253 |
| 2025 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 2,261 | 2,352 |
| 2024 | 26 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 2,217 | 2,217 |
| 2023 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2,162 | 2,285 |
| 2022 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2,232 | 2,246 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2,372 | 2,172 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,369 | 2,369 |
| 2019 | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 2,198 | 2,248 |
| 2018 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2,231 | 2,325 |
| 2017 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2,124 | 2,276 |
| 2016 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2,319 | 2,244 |
| 2015 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2,359 | 2,466 |
| 2014 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 2,292 | 2,385 |
| 2013 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2,310 | 2,333 |
| 2012 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 2,335 | 2,364 |
| 2011 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2,331 | 2,465 |
| 2010 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2,325 | 2,205 |
| 2009 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,278 | 2,500 |
| 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2,330 | 2,444 |
| 2007 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2,377 | 2,457 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2,268 | 2,468 |
Where Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards has played
Czechia (158) · England (5) · France (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's side.
First moves as White (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Hinks-Edwards usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hinks-Edwards usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hinks-Edwards usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hinks-Edwards usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hinks-Edwards usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 34.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 70.3% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's chess games
All 203 games by Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 67 wins, 88 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E90 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,444 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Taron Shagbazyan | 2,425 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | E14 |
| Feb 2020 | Kirill Burdalev | 2,403 | chT2B-CZE 1920 | C16 |
| May 2008 | Sam E. Collins | 2,398 | chT-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | C80 |
| Feb 2011 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,391 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,331 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,389 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,268 |
| chT1W-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,346 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,480 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's chess games?
203 games by Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards has played.
What does Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards play on the first move as White?
Across 7 games with White in our database, Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards answers 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards play as White?
As White, Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards play as Black?
As Black, Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards's FIDE rating?
Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards played?
Our database contains 203 games by Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 88 draws, 48 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards?
203 games by Thomas R J Hinks-Edwards 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.