Prepare against Alan Hayward
United Kingdom · World #68,077 classical · FIDE ID 415936
When preparing against Alan Hayward, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Alan Hayward, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan Hayward's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Hayward 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 | 1,827 | 2,019 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,980 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,966 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 61 | 24 | 46 | 46.6% |
| As White | 64 | 36 | 9 | 19 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 25 | 15 | 27 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Hayward's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Hayward's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 81.3% | 63.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 9.4% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Hayward usually continues Nc3 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hayward usually continues Nc3 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hayward usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Hayward usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Hayward usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 75.0% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Alan Hayward's chess games
All 131 games by Alan Hayward in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 61 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 33 | 20/4/9 | 60.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Patryk Stanisz | 2,189 | London Imperial College Open | D07 |
| Aug 2014 | Matthew Peat | 2,056 | 4th London Golders Green Open | D01 |
| Feb 2009 | Stefan Doci | 2,052 | Uxbridge Open | B77 |
| Mar 2013 | Stanley Yin | 2,032 | Hampstead Open U2200 03 | A00 |
| Feb 2013 | Thomas Villiers | 2,004 | Hampstead Open U2200 02 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,909 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,091 |
| 3rd London Golders Green Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,671 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 07 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 8th London Classic U2050-B | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,543 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 03 | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 09 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Hayward's chess games?
131 games by Alan Hayward, from Apr 2009 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 Alan Hayward has played.
What does Alan Hayward play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Alan Hayward opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Hayward answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Alan Hayward play as White?
As White, Alan Hayward's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Hayward play as Black?
As Black, Alan Hayward most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Alan Hayward's FIDE rating?
Alan Hayward is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alan Hayward played?
Our database contains 131 games by Alan Hayward, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Hayward?
131 games by Alan Hayward 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.