Prepare against Peter Hazell
United Kingdom · World #76,028 classical · FIDE ID 343400922
When preparing against Peter Hazell, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Peter Hazell, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hazell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hazell 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 | 1,803 | 1,820 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,869 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 44.9% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 359 rated games against 280 different opponents, across 55 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 83 | 38 | 20 | 25 | 45.8% | 1,685 | 1,712 | 9 |
| Rapid | 196 | 103 | 27 | 66 | 52.6% | 1,575 | 1,601 | 9 |
| Blitz | 80 | 33 | 12 | 35 | 41.3% | 1,824 | 1,818 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 141 | 38 | 28 | 75 | 27.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 100 | 69 | 17 | 14 | 69.0% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 51 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1,770 | 1,846 |
| 2025 | 115 | 60 | 23 | 32 | 1,797 | 1,848 |
| 2024 | 81 | 34 | 14 | 33 | 1,707 | 1,677 |
| 2023 | 59 | 28 | 9 | 22 | 1,485 | 1,520 |
| 2022 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 1,201 | 1,151 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1,345 | 1,059 |
Where Peter Hazell has played
England (51) · Wales (2) · Czechia (1) · Ireland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hazell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hazell's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 88.5% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hazell usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hazell usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hazell usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hazell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Hazell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Peter Hazell's chess games
All 49 games by Peter Hazell in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Oct 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, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Srivathsan Sasikumar | 2,109 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 14 | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | Eddie Hurst | 1,918 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A56 |
| Oct 2026 | Sameera Kodukula | 1,850 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 14 | D36 |
| Oct 2026 | Jacob Liu | 1,836 | 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 14 | D11 |
| Jun 2024 | Rowan Kent | 1,713 | ch-ECF Schools | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 14 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,989 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,572 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,680 |
| Robinson Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1,876 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,836 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hazell's chess games?
49 games by Peter Hazell, from Sep 2022 to Oct 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 Peter Hazell has played.
What does Peter Hazell play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Peter Hazell opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hazell answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Hazell play as White?
As White, Peter Hazell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hazell play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hazell most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Peter Hazell's FIDE rating?
Peter Hazell is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Peter Hazell played?
Our database contains 49 games by Peter Hazell, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hazell?
49 games by Peter Hazell 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.