Prepare against Hari Stewart
United Kingdom · World #128,149 classical · FIDE ID 448583
When preparing against Hari Stewart, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 53 games by Hari Stewart, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hari Stewart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hari Stewart 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 | 1,651 | 1,663 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,782 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,647 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 28 | 12 | 13 | 52.8% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hari Stewart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hari Stewart's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 72.4% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 27.6% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Stewart usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Stewart usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Stewart usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Stewart usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Stewart usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Hari Stewart's chess games
All 53 games by Hari Stewart in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Chetverikov | 1,760 | ch-ECF Schools | B06 |
| Aug 2019 | Luis Mena Lorente | 1,483 | Gibraltar U12 Open | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Kai Miller | 1,443 | ch-ECF Schools | B25 |
| Jul 2022 | Aneesh Sagar | 1,225 | ch-ENG Schools Final | A39 |
| Jul 2016 | Parth Malhotra | 1,079 | ch-BCF U09 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U11 | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 200 |
| Gibraltar U12 Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,636 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 803 |
| ch-ENG Schools Final | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,491 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,958 |
| ch-BCF U08 | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 283 |
| 8th London Classic Open U1600 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,513 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hari Stewart's chess games?
53 games by Hari Stewart, from Nov 2015 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 Hari Stewart has played.
What does Hari Stewart play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Hari Stewart opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hari Stewart answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Hari Stewart play as White?
As White, Hari Stewart's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hari Stewart play as Black?
As Black, Hari Stewart most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Hari Stewart's FIDE rating?
Hari Stewart is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,663 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Hari Stewart played?
Our database contains 53 games by Hari Stewart, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hari Stewart?
53 games by Hari Stewart 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.