Prepare against Hywel Griffiths
United Kingdom · World #66,826 classical · FIDE ID 1800477
When preparing against Hywel Griffiths, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Hywel Griffiths, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hywel Griffiths's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hywel Griffiths 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 | 1,832 | 1,836 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 39.3% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hywel Griffiths's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hywel Griffiths's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 57.7% |
| b4 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Griffiths usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Griffiths usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Griffiths usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Griffiths usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Griffiths usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Griffiths usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Hywel Griffiths's chess games
All 56 games by Hywel Griffiths in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Peter J Batchelor | 2,236 | ch-4NCL Rapid | B19 |
| Oct 2007 | Nicola Thomas | 1,935 | chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B38 |
| May 2015 | Iain Bourne | 1,918 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | E81 |
| Nov 2012 | Timothy J Woods | 1,829 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B38 |
| May 2009 | Gabriel J Barr | 1,820 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,658 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,679 |
| Welsh Winter Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,921 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 1,906 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hywel Griffiths's chess games?
56 games by Hywel Griffiths, from Nov 2014 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 Hywel Griffiths has played.
What does Hywel Griffiths play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Hywel Griffiths opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.b4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hywel Griffiths answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hywel Griffiths play as White?
As White, Hywel Griffiths's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hywel Griffiths play as Black?
As Black, Hywel Griffiths most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Hywel Griffiths's FIDE rating?
Hywel Griffiths is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Hywel Griffiths played?
Our database contains 56 games by Hywel Griffiths, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hywel Griffiths?
56 games by Hywel Griffiths 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.