Prepare against Hugo Fowler
United Kingdom · World #26,841 classical · FIDE ID 433411
Our database contains 262 games by Hugo Fowler, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Fowler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Fowler 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 | 2,005 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 88 | 56 | 118 | 33.6% |
| As White | 134 | 40 | 30 | 64 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 128 | 48 | 26 | 54 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Fowler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Fowler's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 99.3% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fowler usually continues c3 (40.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fowler usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fowler usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Fowler usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 61.4% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 38.6% | 56.8% |
Hugo Fowler's chess games
All 262 games by Hugo Fowler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 88 wins, 56 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 12/13/21 | 26.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | A. Howard Williams | 2,274 | Dyfed Open 47th | B03 |
| Jul 2019 | Gavin Melaugh | 2,153 | Glorney Cup | C41 |
| Apr 2026 | Sven P. Zeidler | 2,118 | 70th ch-WLS 2026 | C44 |
| Apr 2026 | Timothy Kett | 2,107 | 70th ch-WLS 2026 | C30 |
| Sep 2020 | John W Waterfield | 2,078 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2020 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-EU Union U14 14th | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,443 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,780 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,100 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Fowler's chess games?
262 games by Hugo Fowler, from Sep 2014 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 Hugo Fowler has played.
What does Hugo Fowler play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Hugo Fowler opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Fowler answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Hugo Fowler play as White?
As White, Hugo Fowler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 26.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Fowler play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Fowler most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Hugo Fowler's FIDE rating?
Hugo Fowler is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hugo Fowler played?
Our database contains 262 games by Hugo Fowler, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 56 draws, 118 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Fowler?
262 games by Hugo Fowler 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.