Prepare against Brewington Hardaway
GM · United States · World #575 classical · FIDE ID 30941849
When preparing against Brewington Hardaway, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 760 games by Brewington Hardaway, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brewington Hardaway's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brewington Hardaway 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 | 2,501 | 2,544 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,415 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,572 | 2,572 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 760 | 321 | 215 | 224 | 42.2% |
| As White | 372 | 164 | 107 | 101 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 388 | 157 | 108 | 123 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brewington Hardaway's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brewington Hardaway's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 281 | 75.5% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 14.0% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 33 | 8.9% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hardaway usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Hardaway usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hardaway usually continues d4 (46.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 58.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Hardaway usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Hardaway usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Hardaway usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 45.9% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 76 | 44.7% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 61.4% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 39 | 30.7% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| f6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Brewington Hardaway's chess games
All 760 games by Brewington Hardaway in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 321 wins, 215 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 12/18/18 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 41 | 16/13/12 | 39.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,649 | World Blitz 2024 | C50 |
| Jul 2022 | Pouya Idani | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | B49 |
| Jul 2023 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,641 | 51st World Open | B41 |
| Dec 2025 | Pranesh M | 2,630 | 6th elllobregat Open | B30 |
| Dec 2024 | Aydin Suleymanli | 2,623 | World Rapid 2024 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 307 | 155 | 2,317 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,639 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,599 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,546 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 10 | 2,699 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,598 |
| 12th Sunway Sitges | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brewington Hardaway's chess games?
760 games by Brewington Hardaway, from Oct 2017 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 Brewington Hardaway has played.
What does Brewington Hardaway play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Brewington Hardaway opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brewington Hardaway answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Brewington Hardaway play as White?
As White, Brewington Hardaway's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brewington Hardaway play as Black?
As Black, Brewington Hardaway most often plays: Indian Defense (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Brewington Hardaway's FIDE rating?
Brewington Hardaway is currently rated 2,501 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,572 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,544 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Brewington Hardaway played?
Our database contains 760 games by Brewington Hardaway, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 215 draws, 224 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brewington Hardaway?
760 games by Brewington Hardaway 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.