Prepare against Tim Hilton
United Kingdom · World #46,727 classical · FIDE ID 424226
Our database contains 284 games by Tim Hilton, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Hilton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Hilton 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 | 1,906 | 1,925 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,886 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 102 | 71 | 110 | 35.9% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 37 | 45 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 146 | 46 | 34 | 65 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Hilton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Hilton's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 57 | 41.3% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 50 | 36.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 13.0% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Hilton usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hilton usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hilton usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hilton usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hilton usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hilton usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 48.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 18.9% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 17.6% | 76.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 58.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 22.9% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Tim Hilton's chess games
All 284 games by Tim Hilton in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 102 wins, 71 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Igor Lintner | 2,175 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A10 |
| Oct 2019 | Rajat Makkar | 2,135 | West Wales Open | D00 |
| Mar 2018 | Robert Starley | 2,092 | Bolton Easter Open | A25 |
| Sep 2016 | Michael Surtees | 2,090 | 10th Wakefield 4NCL Open | C00 |
| Mar 2023 | Silas Peck | 2,065 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Easter Open | 2019 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,981 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,077 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Hilton's chess games?
284 games by Tim Hilton, from Jul 2012 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 Hilton has played.
What does Tim Hilton play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Tim Hilton opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Hilton answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Tim Hilton play as White?
As White, Tim Hilton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Hilton play as Black?
As Black, Tim Hilton most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Tim Hilton's FIDE rating?
Tim Hilton is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (May 2026).
How many games has Tim Hilton played?
Our database contains 284 games by Tim Hilton, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 71 draws, 110 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Hilton?
284 games by Tim Hilton 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.