Prepare against Anthony Hughes
CM · United Kingdom · World #49,516 classical · FIDE ID 1803093
When preparing against Anthony Hughes, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Anthony Hughes, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Hughes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Hughes 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 | 1,895 | 1,963 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,903 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 83 | 65 | 116 | 31.4% |
| As White | 140 | 48 | 32 | 60 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 35 | 33 | 56 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Hughes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Hughes's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 60.0% | 39.9% |
| d4 | 39 | 27.9% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 12.1% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 39.9% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hughes usually continues Nc3 (39.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hughes usually continues Nc3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hughes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hughes usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hughes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hughes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 40.6% | 28.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 75.6% | 46.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 12.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
Anthony Hughes's chess games
All 264 games by Anthony Hughes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Sep 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: 83 wins, 65 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 28 | 6/10/12 | 21.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 7/5/13 | 28.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Rustam Kaiyrbekov | 2,338 | Titled Tue | A18 |
| Jul 2021 | Maksims Golubovskis | 2,302 | Titled Tue | A24 |
| Jul 2021 | Bibek Thing | 2,190 | Titled Tue | A18 |
| Mar 2018 | Dimitar Mogilarov | 2,135 | chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | D74 |
| Feb 2018 | Francis Choy Wan Chin | 2,129 | chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 51 | 11.5 | 1,900 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,812 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1,944 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,784 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,888 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Hughes's chess games?
264 games by Anthony Hughes, from Jul 2014 to Sep 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 Hughes has played.
What does Anthony Hughes play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Anthony Hughes opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Hughes answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Anthony Hughes play as White?
As White, Anthony Hughes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Hughes play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Hughes most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Anthony Hughes's FIDE rating?
Anthony Hughes is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Anthony Hughes played?
Our database contains 264 games by Anthony Hughes, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 65 draws, 116 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Hughes?
264 games by Anthony Hughes 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.