Prepare against Huw Jones
United Kingdom · World #93,957 classical · FIDE ID 1804065
When preparing against Huw Jones, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 48 games by Huw Jones, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Huw Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huw Jones 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 | 1,747 | 1,783 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,667 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 16.7% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Huw Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Huw Jones's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 32.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Jones usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jones usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Jones usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Huw Jones's chess games
All 48 games by Huw Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Phil B Pinto | 1,721 | Hampshire-chB | E90 |
| Apr 2020 | Thomas Oates | 1,645 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E39 |
| Feb 2015 | Jeremy Jones | 1,604 | Dyfed Open 44th | D00 |
| May 2020 | Robert Sedgwick | 1,502 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B01 |
| Nov 2020 | Tom Gunn | 1,398 | 1st WCU Online League U1800 Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,806 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,422 |
| Dyfed Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,546 |
| Dyfed Open 44th | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,484 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| WCU Online League U1800 Open 3rd | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,453 |
| West Wales Major Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huw Jones's chess games?
48 games by Huw Jones, from Mar 2015 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 Huw Jones has played.
What does Huw Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Huw Jones opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huw Jones answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Huw Jones play as White?
As White, Huw Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huw Jones play as Black?
As Black, Huw Jones most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Huw Jones's FIDE rating?
Huw Jones is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Huw Jones played?
Our database contains 48 games by Huw Jones, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huw Jones?
48 games by Huw Jones 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.