Prepare against Scott Hammett
United Kingdom · World #128,887 classical · FIDE ID 1803948
When preparing against Scott Hammett, expect 1.f4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 54.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Scott Hammett, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Scott Hammett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Scott Hammett 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 | 1,649 | 1,673 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,587 | 1,595 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,722 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 30 | 17 | 34 | 37.0% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Scott Hammett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Scott Hammett's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 25 | 62.5% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 30.0% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 63% of White games, 64.0% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Hammett usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Hammett usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Hammett usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hammett usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Hammett usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Hammett usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| b6 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Scott Hammett's chess games
All 81 games by Scott Hammett in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Andrew Di-Vetta | 1,781 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | A03 |
| Jan 2018 | Richard Livermore | 1,697 | South Wales New Year Major | A03 |
| Nov 2021 | Les Philpin | 1,674 | WCU Online League U1800 Open 3rd | A02 |
| Feb 2020 | Stephen M Chadaway | 1,662 | 49th Dyfed Major Open | A80 |
| Nov 2018 | Karanvir Lutchman Singh | 1,606 | South Wales Autumn Premier | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Autumn Premier | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,259 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,414 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,434 |
| 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,538 |
| 49th Dyfed Major Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 104th ch-GBR Yates Open | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 272 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,522 |
| 48th Dyfed Major Open | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Scott Hammett's chess games?
81 games by Scott Hammett, from Aug 2016 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 Scott Hammett has played.
What does Scott Hammett play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Scott Hammett opens with 1.f4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Scott Hammett answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...b6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Scott Hammett play as White?
As White, Scott Hammett's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Scott Hammett play as Black?
As Black, Scott Hammett most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Scott Hammett's FIDE rating?
Scott Hammett is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,587 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,673 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Scott Hammett played?
Our database contains 81 games by Scott Hammett, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Scott Hammett?
81 games by Scott Hammett 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.