Prepare against Hugo Sweetman
Ireland · World #124,599 classical · FIDE ID 2524970
When preparing against Hugo Sweetman, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Hugo Sweetman, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Sweetman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Sweetman 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 | 1,661 | 1,687 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,525 | 1,525 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,687 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Sweetman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Sweetman's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Sweetman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sweetman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sweetman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sweetman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sweetman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sweetman usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Hugo Sweetman's chess games
All 30 games by Hugo Sweetman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense: Fianchetto Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Conor Beattie | 1,813 | Robinson Cup U14 | A47 |
| Jul 2025 | Sriram Bhaskar | 1,673 | Robinson Cup | E60 |
| Aug 2024 | Anna Lickova | 1,621 | ch-EU Union U12 | C42 |
| Aug 2024 | Vojtech Zvolanek | 1,601 | ch-EU Union U12 | C42 |
| Jul 2025 | Advik Samaiya | 1,591 | Robinson Cup | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,707 |
| ch-EU Union U12 20th | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,233 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,491 |
| Stokes Cup | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Sweetman's chess games?
30 games by Hugo Sweetman, from Sep 2023 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 Hugo Sweetman has played.
What does Hugo Sweetman play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Hugo Sweetman opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Sweetman answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Hugo Sweetman play as White?
As White, Hugo Sweetman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Sweetman play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Sweetman most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Hugo Sweetman's FIDE rating?
Hugo Sweetman is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,525 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Hugo Sweetman played?
Our database contains 30 games by Hugo Sweetman, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Sweetman?
30 games by Hugo Sweetman 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.