Prepare against William Hewitt
United Kingdom · World #38,711 classical · FIDE ID 1800280
Our database contains 222 games by William Hewitt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Hewitt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Hewitt 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 | 1,941 | 2,085 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,053 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,142 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 60 | 87 | 75 | 27.0% |
| As White | 111 | 33 | 43 | 35 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 111 | 27 | 44 | 40 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Hewitt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Hewitt's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 93.7% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hewitt usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hewitt usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hewitt usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hewitt usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 61.7% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
William Hewitt's chess games
All 222 games by William Hewitt 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, 87 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Ahmad Najjar | 2,256 | Online Olym Div3 C | B36 |
| May 2020 | Karl-Heinz Schein | 2,187 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B13 |
| Feb 2016 | Charles F Morris | 2,144 | 45th Dyfed Open | A16 |
| May 2020 | Ioannis Kosmidis | 2,130 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | C47 |
| Mar 2015 | Robert Saunders | 2,103 | chT-WLS 1415 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,050 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 16th South Wales Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 2nd | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,110 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Hewitt's chess games?
222 games by William Hewitt, 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 William Hewitt has played.
What does William Hewitt play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, William Hewitt opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Hewitt answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does William Hewitt play as White?
As White, William Hewitt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Hewitt play as Black?
As Black, William Hewitt most often plays: English Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is William Hewitt's FIDE rating?
William Hewitt is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Mar 2011).
How many games has William Hewitt played?
Our database contains 222 games by William Hewitt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 87 draws, 75 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Hewitt?
222 games by William Hewitt 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.