Prepare against Anthony Howarth
Canada · World #69,578 classical · FIDE ID 2669846
When preparing against Anthony Howarth, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (57%).
Our database contains 45 games by Anthony Howarth, covering Nov 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Howarth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Howarth 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 | 1,822 | 1,850 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 31.1% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Howarth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Howarth's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Howarth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Howarth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Howarth usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Howarth usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Howarth usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Howarth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Anthony Howarth's chess games
All 45 games by Anthony Howarth in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Erik Teichmann | 2,365 | Halifax Interprovincial Match | A04 |
| Aug 1998 | Vinny Puri | 2,260 | North Bay Open | A38 |
| Jan 1994 | Eduardo Teodoro | 2,230 | North Bay Open | B47 |
| Aug 1998 | David Southam | 2,155 | North Bay Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay Open | 1998 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,317 |
| Canada | 1992 | 11 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Halifax Interprovincial Match | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,565 |
| Charlottetown | 1998 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Halifax | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Maritime Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,953 |
| Maritime Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 2026 PEICF ANVO PEI Open Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Howarth's chess games?
45 games by Anthony Howarth, from Nov 2024 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 Anthony Howarth has played.
What does Anthony Howarth play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Anthony Howarth opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Howarth answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Anthony Howarth play as White?
As White, Anthony Howarth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Howarth play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Howarth most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Anthony Howarth's FIDE rating?
Anthony Howarth is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Anthony Howarth played?
Our database contains 45 games by Anthony Howarth, covering Nov 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Howarth?
45 games by Anthony Howarth 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.