Prepare against William Hulme
United Kingdom · World #42,426 classical · FIDE ID 2461293
When preparing against William Hulme, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by William Hulme, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Hulme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Hulme 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 | 1,924 | 2,036 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 18 | 27 | 34 | 22.8% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Hulme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Hulme's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hulme usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hulme usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hulme usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
William Hulme's chess games
All 79 games by William Hulme in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Stephen William Hogg | 1,969 | East of Scotland | D02 |
| Jun 2008 | Colin A Costello | 1,932 | Hawick Open | A34 |
| Jul 2024 | Jean-Marie Haensel | 1,868 | WchT Seniors 50 | A96 |
| Jun 2009 | Rhian Hughes | 1,840 | 1st Edinburg CC Open | A34 |
| Jan 2009 | Chris Sykes | 1,818 | Perth Open | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of Scotland | 2008 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,934 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 1,929 |
| Hawick Open | 2009 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 1st Edinburg CC Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,050 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,787 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,994 |
| chT-SCO 1 | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Perth Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Hulme's chess games?
79 games by William Hulme, from Oct 2006 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 Hulme has played.
What does William Hulme play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, William Hulme opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Hulme answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William Hulme play as White?
As White, William Hulme's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Hulme play as Black?
As Black, William Hulme most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is William Hulme's FIDE rating?
William Hulme is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Apr 2008).
How many games has William Hulme played?
Our database contains 79 games by William Hulme, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Hulme?
79 games by William Hulme 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.