Prepare against James N H Hawkins
United Kingdom · World #54,475 classical · FIDE ID 409928
When preparing against James N H Hawkins, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 237 games by James N H Hawkins, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James N H Hawkins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James N H Hawkins 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 | 1,875 | 2,063 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 45 | 115 | 77 | 19.0% |
| As White | 120 | 28 | 64 | 28 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 117 | 17 | 51 | 49 | 14.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James N H Hawkins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James N H Hawkins's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 78.3% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.2% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hawkins usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hawkins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hawkins usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Hawkins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hawkins usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hawkins usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 87.7% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
James N H Hawkins's chess games
All 237 games by James N H Hawkins in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 115 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | John Eric Littlewood | 2,230 | Liverpool Open | C77 |
| Jan 2011 | Winston Williams | 2,220 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | B18 |
| Oct 2014 | Rowan M Brown | 2,195 | 40th Guernsey Open | B07 |
| Apr 2003 | Jaco Koster | 2,128 | Southend Open | C80 |
| Oct 2014 | Fred Hamperl | 2,114 | 40th Guernsey Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 1,984 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,054 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James N H Hawkins's chess games?
237 games by James N H Hawkins, from Apr 2003 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 James N H Hawkins has played.
What does James N H Hawkins play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, James N H Hawkins opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James N H Hawkins answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does James N H Hawkins play as White?
As White, James N H Hawkins's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James N H Hawkins play as Black?
As Black, James N H Hawkins most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is James N H Hawkins's FIDE rating?
James N H Hawkins is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jul 2003).
How many games has James N H Hawkins played?
Our database contains 237 games by James N H Hawkins, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 115 draws, 77 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against James N H Hawkins?
237 games by James N H Hawkins 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.