Prepare against William Claridge-Hansen
FM · United Kingdom · World #1,881 classical · FIDE ID 422509
Our database contains 408 games by William Claridge-Hansen, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Claridge-Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Claridge-Hansen 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 | 2,389 | 2,389 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,290 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 171 | 104 | 133 | 41.9% |
| As White | 204 | 101 | 55 | 48 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 204 | 70 | 49 | 85 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 170 | 83.3% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 19 | 9.3% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.9% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 62.6% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Claridge-Hansen usually continues g3 (61.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Claridge-Hansen usually continues g3 (60.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Claridge-Hansen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Claridge-Hansen usually continues Bg5 (94.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Claridge-Hansen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Claridge-Hansen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 70.5% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 19.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 9.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 85.9% | 42.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.5% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
William Claridge-Hansen's chess games
All 408 games by William Claridge-Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 171 wins, 104 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 52 | 24/16/12 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 21/15/14 | 42.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 13/11/3 | 48.1% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 40 | 15/9/16 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Ahmed Adly | 2,602 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Jan 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Feb 2024 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,589 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Dan SIN Fernandez | 2,500 | 111th ch-GBR | A10 |
| Jul 2017 | Yang-Fan Zhou | 2,468 | 104th ch-GBR | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 58 | 21 | 2,201 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters IM | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,341 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,449 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,291 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| 2nd Newcastle Forest Hall | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,479 |
| 3rd Ilkley EJCOA | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Claridge-Hansen's chess games?
408 games by William Claridge-Hansen, from Nov 2010 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 William Claridge-Hansen has played.
What does William Claridge-Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, William Claridge-Hansen opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Claridge-Hansen answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does William Claridge-Hansen play as White?
As White, William Claridge-Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (52 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 42.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Claridge-Hansen play as Black?
As Black, William Claridge-Hansen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is William Claridge-Hansen's FIDE rating?
William Claridge-Hansen is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Aug 2026).
How many games has William Claridge-Hansen played?
Our database contains 408 games by William Claridge-Hansen, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 104 draws, 133 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Claridge-Hansen?
408 games by William Claridge-Hansen 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.