Prepare against Brian W R Hewson
United Kingdom · World #28,228 classical · FIDE ID 437484
Our database contains 295 games by Brian W R Hewson, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brian W R Hewson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian W R Hewson 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 | 1,996 | 2,099 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 87 | 104 | 104 | 29.5% |
| As White | 155 | 44 | 58 | 53 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 140 | 43 | 46 | 51 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian W R Hewson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian W R Hewson's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 77.4% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 15.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.5% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hewson usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hewson usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hewson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hewson usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hewson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Hewson usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 58 | 98.3% | 43.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 55.8% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Brian W R Hewson's chess games
All 295 games by Brian W R Hewson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 87 wins, 104 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | L Ogaard | 2,358 | World Senior Teams +65 | A05 |
| Sep 2023 | Grzegorz Masternak | 2,314 | WchT Seniors 50 | D46 |
| Oct 2014 | Eric De Haan | 2,282 | 40th Guernsey Open | A37 |
| Jan 2015 | Stephan Buchal | 2,273 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B06 |
| Jan 2018 | Timothy Mifsud | 2,250 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,105 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,940 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,034 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,146 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian W R Hewson's chess games?
295 games by Brian W R Hewson, from Sep 2013 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 Brian W R Hewson has played.
What does Brian W R Hewson play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Brian W R Hewson opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian W R Hewson answers 1...c6 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Brian W R Hewson play as White?
As White, Brian W R Hewson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian W R Hewson play as Black?
As Black, Brian W R Hewson most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Brian W R Hewson's FIDE rating?
Brian W R Hewson is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (May 2015).
How many games has Brian W R Hewson played?
Our database contains 295 games by Brian W R Hewson, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 104 draws, 104 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian W R Hewson?
295 games by Brian W R Hewson 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.