Prepare against John C Hawksworth
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,977 classical · FIDE ID 400521
Our database contains 184 games by John C Hawksworth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John C Hawksworth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John C Hawksworth 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 | 2,339 | 2,355 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 60 | 73 | 51 | 32.6% |
| As White | 94 | 36 | 45 | 13 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 90 | 24 | 28 | 38 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 83.0% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.6% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.3% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Hawksworth usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hawksworth usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hawksworth usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hawksworth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Hawksworth usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Hawksworth usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 53.5% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 32.6% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
John C Hawksworth's chess games
All 184 games by John C Hawksworth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 73 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1982 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,645 | 6th Lloyds Bank Open | E15 |
| Jan 1984 | Lev Gutman | 2,480 | 8th Lloyds Bank Open | D77 |
| Aug 1983 | Ian Rogers | 2,390 | 7th Lloyds Bank Open | D02 |
| Jan 1985 | Malcolm Pein | 2,370 | London Nat West Young Masters | E66 |
| Jan 1985 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,370 | London Chequers | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nat West Young Masters | 1985 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,413 |
| 77th ch-BCF | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| British CF-68 Championship | 1981 | 11 | 5 | 2,311 |
| British CF-69 Championship | 1982 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-BCF | 1986 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| British CF-71 Championship | 1984 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,440 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John C Hawksworth's chess games?
184 games by John C Hawksworth, from Apr 2003 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 John C Hawksworth has played.
What does John C Hawksworth play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, John C Hawksworth opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John C Hawksworth answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does John C Hawksworth play as White?
As White, John C Hawksworth's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John C Hawksworth play as Black?
As Black, John C Hawksworth most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is John C Hawksworth's FIDE rating?
John C Hawksworth is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jun 2025).
How many games has John C Hawksworth played?
Our database contains 184 games by John C Hawksworth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 73 draws, 51 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against John C Hawksworth?
184 games by John C Hawksworth 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.