Prepare against Jonathan Hawes
FM · JCI · World #20,904 classical · FIDE ID 15600033
Our database contains 214 games by Jonathan Hawes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Hawes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Hawes 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 | 2,050 | 2,174 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 59 | 84 | 71 | 27.6% |
| As White | 103 | 30 | 41 | 32 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 29 | 43 | 39 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Hawes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Hawes's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 70.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 18.4% | 47.4% |
| e3 | 5 | 4.9% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.9% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hawes usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Hawes usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hawes usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hawes usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hawes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hawes usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 81.5% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 36.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
Jonathan Hawes's chess games
All 214 games by Jonathan Hawes 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: 59 wins, 84 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Satendra Deo | 2,310 | Olympiad-30 | C16 |
| Feb 2000 | Guenther Ballon | 2,260 | Jersey Open | C45 |
| Oct 2004 | Shane Matthews | 2,251 | Olympiad-36 | B06 |
| Nov 2002 | Delisle Warner | 2,232 | Olympiad-35 | A87 |
| Oct 2004 | Stuart Fancy | 2,195 | Olympiad-36 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 2005 | 28 | 15 | 2,286 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 8 | 2,402 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 12 | 8 | 2,445 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Hawes's chess games?
214 games by Jonathan Hawes, 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 Jonathan Hawes has played.
What does Jonathan Hawes play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jonathan Hawes opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Hawes answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Hawes play as White?
As White, Jonathan Hawes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Hawes play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Hawes most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Jonathan Hawes's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Hawes is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jonathan Hawes played?
Our database contains 214 games by Jonathan Hawes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 84 draws, 71 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Hawes?
214 games by Jonathan Hawes 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.