Prepare against Alexander Horwood
United Kingdom · World #148,530 classical · FIDE ID 343403905
When preparing against Alexander Horwood, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 85 games by Alexander Horwood, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Horwood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Horwood 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 | 1,598 | 1,642 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,598 | 1,598 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,625 | 1,625 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 12 | 19 | 54 | 14.1% |
| As White | 41 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 44 | 5 | 10 | 29 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Horwood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Horwood's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 92.7% | 30.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 30.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Horwood usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Horwood usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Horwood usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Horwood usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Horwood usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Horwood usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 50.0% | 13.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Alexander Horwood's chess games
All 85 games by Alexander Horwood in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Syringa Lyn Camp | 1,766 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Andrii Poliakov | 1,708 | Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | C47 |
| Aug 2024 | Kacper Drukarczyk | 1,673 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | A24 |
| Aug 2026 | Yasar Ozmen Gok | 1,623 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Irina Troshina | 1,612 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 0.5 | 478 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,616 |
| Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,433 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,414 |
| London Mindsports Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,122 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,596 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,519 |
| Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open C | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Horwood's chess games?
85 games by Alexander Horwood, from Jul 2022 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 Alexander Horwood has played.
What does Alexander Horwood play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Alexander Horwood opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Horwood answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alexander Horwood play as White?
As White, Alexander Horwood's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Horwood play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Horwood most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alexander Horwood's FIDE rating?
Alexander Horwood is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,598 in rapid and 1,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,642 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alexander Horwood played?
Our database contains 85 games by Alexander Horwood, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses (14.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Horwood?
85 games by Alexander Horwood 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.