Prepare against Brian R Ewart
United Kingdom · World #47,952 classical · FIDE ID 415065
Our database contains 75 games by Brian R Ewart, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian R Ewart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian R Ewart 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 | 1,901 | 1,920 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 15 | 40 | 26.7% |
| As White | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian R Ewart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian R Ewart's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ewart usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ewart usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ewart usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ewart usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Brian R Ewart's chess games
All 75 games by Brian R Ewart in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Paul Morant | 2,137 | chT-EU Seniors | E06 |
| Jul 2015 | Dieter Villing | 2,039 | chT-EU Seniors | B07 |
| Jul 2016 | Gerhard Groschup | 1,999 | WchT Seniors 65 | E01 |
| Aug 2005 | Jeffrey Heath | 1,945 | ch-GBR Seniors | A95 |
| Jul 2016 | Peter Juergens | 1,938 | WchT Seniors 65 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,022 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-GBR Seniors | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,878 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian R Ewart's chess games?
75 games by Brian R Ewart, from Oct 2006 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 Brian R Ewart has played.
What does Brian R Ewart play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Brian R Ewart opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian R Ewart answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Brian R Ewart play as White?
As White, Brian R Ewart's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian R Ewart play as Black?
As Black, Brian R Ewart most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Brian R Ewart's FIDE rating?
Brian R Ewart is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Brian R Ewart played?
Our database contains 75 games by Brian R Ewart, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian R Ewart?
75 games by Brian R Ewart 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.