Prepare against Peter Hepworth
United Kingdom · World #41,508 classical · FIDE ID 447846
Our database contains 40 games by Peter Hepworth, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hepworth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hepworth 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 | 1,928 | 1,954 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,986 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hepworth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hepworth's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 78.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hepworth usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hepworth usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hepworth usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hepworth usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Hepworth usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Peter Hepworth's chess games
All 40 games by Peter Hepworth in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Paul Raynes | 2,062 | Manchester Open | E21 |
| May 2022 | David J Ireland | 2,000 | ch-ENG Chessable | A43 |
| Jan 2025 | Anastasios Nezis | 1,920 | 32nd 4NCL Congress | C41 |
| May 2022 | Harry Z Zheng | 1,915 | ch-ENG Chessable | C07 |
| Jan 2022 | Barry Hymer | 1,896 | Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| 32nd 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Harry Lamb Mem | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,030 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,889 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open A 31st | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,753 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,685 |
| Manchester Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hepworth's chess games?
40 games by Peter Hepworth, from Aug 2015 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 Peter Hepworth has played.
What does Peter Hepworth play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Peter Hepworth opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hepworth answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Peter Hepworth play as White?
As White, Peter Hepworth's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hepworth play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hepworth most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Peter Hepworth's FIDE rating?
Peter Hepworth is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Peter Hepworth played?
Our database contains 40 games by Peter Hepworth, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hepworth?
40 games by Peter Hepworth 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.