Prepare against Bradley Sawyer
United States · World #10,358 classical · FIDE ID 2023784
Our database contains 130 games by Bradley Sawyer, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bradley Sawyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bradley Sawyer 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 | 2,164 | 2,172 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 47 | 12 | 71 | 36.2% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 4 | 37 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 22 | 8 | 34 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bradley Sawyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bradley Sawyer's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 25 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.6% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sawyer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sawyer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sawyer usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sawyer usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sawyer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sawyer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Bradley Sawyer's chess games
All 130 games by Bradley Sawyer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 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: 47 wins, 12 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Axel Bachmann | 2,562 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | B12 |
| Mar 2009 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,509 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | A45 |
| Mar 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | A26 |
| Mar 2009 | Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi | 2,464 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | C45 |
| Jul 2021 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,432 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 84 | 27.5 | 2,165 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,551 |
| 7th ch-Southwest Class | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
| Stillwater Winter Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,486 |
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-Texas Amateur | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bradley Sawyer's chess games?
130 games by Bradley Sawyer, from Jan 2005 to Jul 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 Bradley Sawyer has played.
What does Bradley Sawyer play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Bradley Sawyer opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bradley Sawyer answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bradley Sawyer play as White?
As White, Bradley Sawyer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bradley Sawyer play as Black?
As Black, Bradley Sawyer most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Bradley Sawyer's FIDE rating?
Bradley Sawyer is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (May 2026).
How many games has Bradley Sawyer played?
Our database contains 130 games by Bradley Sawyer, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 12 draws, 71 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bradley Sawyer?
130 games by Bradley Sawyer 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.