Prepare against Tim Hare
New Zealand · World #17,482 classical · FIDE ID 4300629
Our database contains 122 games by Tim Hare, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Hare's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Hare 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 | 2,080 | 2,188 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,074 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,075 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 67 | 23 | 32 | 54.9% |
| As White | 60 | 35 | 10 | 15 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 32 | 13 | 17 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Hare's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Hare's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 46.7% | 58.9% |
| g3 | 18 | 30.0% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 21.7% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 58.9% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hare usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Hare usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hare usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 30% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hare usually continues Bg2 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Hare usually continues Bg2 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hare usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 29.4% | 85.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| g5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Tim Hare's chess games
All 122 games by Tim Hare in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Stewart Booth | 2,255 | Auckland Open | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrew Dunn | 2,230 | Auckland Open | A21 |
| Jan 2004 | Stewart Byrne | 2,205 | ch-WA State | A29 |
| Jan 1998 | David W Guthrie | 2,125 | ch-NZL 105 | A26 |
| Jan 2010 | Andrew Furst | 2,010 | ch-AUS Major | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 19 | 12 | 1,967 |
| ch-WA State | 2006 | 17 | 11 | 1,943 |
| Auckland Open | 1996 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,533 |
| ch-NZL 105 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2004 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,021 |
| Perth Huntingdale Masters | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Hare's chess games?
122 games by Tim Hare, from Apr 2003 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 Tim Hare has played.
What does Tim Hare play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Tim Hare opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.g3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Hare answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Tim Hare play as White?
As White, Tim Hare's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Hare play as Black?
As Black, Tim Hare most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Tim Hare's FIDE rating?
Tim Hare is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Tim Hare played?
Our database contains 122 games by Tim Hare, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Hare?
122 games by Tim Hare 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.