Prepare against Hugo Hardwick
Sweden · World #52,085 classical · FIDE ID 1767569
When preparing against Hugo Hardwick, expect 1.c4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Hugo Hardwick, covering Nov 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Hardwick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Hardwick 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 | 1,885 | 1,938 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,964 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,949 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Hardwick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Hardwick's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Hardwick usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hardwick usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Hardwick usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hardwick usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hardwick usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Hardwick usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Hugo Hardwick's chess games
All 33 games by Hugo Hardwick in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Svante Wedin | 1,937 | Tyresö SK KM 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Martin Bergdahl | 1,931 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | E94 |
| May 2026 | Stefan Lundqvist | 1,909 | Tyresö SK Öppna TM 2026 | E69 |
| Jun 2026 | Martin Trost | 1,898 | Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | D56 |
| Apr 2026 | Bertil Johansson | 1,896 | Tyresö SK Öppna TM 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,705 |
| Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,920 |
| Tyresö SK Öppna TM 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,298 |
| Skol-SM 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,648 |
| Tyresö SK KM 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,337 |
| Stockholm Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Hardwick's chess games?
33 games by Hugo Hardwick, from Nov 2021 to Oct 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 Hardwick has played.
What does Hugo Hardwick play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Hugo Hardwick opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Hardwick answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Hugo Hardwick play as White?
As White, Hugo Hardwick's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Hardwick play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Hardwick most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Hugo Hardwick's FIDE rating?
Hugo Hardwick is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (May 2026).
How many games has Hugo Hardwick played?
Our database contains 33 games by Hugo Hardwick, covering Nov 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Hardwick?
33 games by Hugo Hardwick 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.