Prepare against Andrew J Muir
IM · United Kingdom · World #12,333 classical · FIDE ID 2400138
Our database contains 743 games by Andrew J Muir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew J Muir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew J Muir 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 | 2,137 | 2,367 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,296 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,330 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 743 | 236 | 230 | 277 | 31.8% |
| As White | 371 | 135 | 117 | 119 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 372 | 101 | 113 | 158 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew J Muir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew J Muir's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 346 | 93.3% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Muir usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Muir usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Muir usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Muir usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Muir usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Muir usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 177 | 94.1% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 102 | 91.1% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 8.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Andrew J Muir's chess games
All 743 games by Andrew J Muir 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: 236 wins, 230 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 87 | 27/33/27 | 31.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 56 | 18/15/23 | 32.1% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 16/5/13 | 47.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 33 | 11/13/9 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 97 | 27/29/41 | 27.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 55 | 14/18/23 | 25.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 32 | 9/10/13 | 28.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 8/5/17 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Bassem Amin | 2,631 | Reykjavik Open | A04 |
| Feb 2013 | Sebastien Maze | 2,556 | Reykjavik Open | E43 |
| Feb 2006 | Levente Vajda | 2,526 | Budapest FS02 GM | E81 |
| Jan 1990 | Gata Kamsky | 2,510 | Bern Open | D44 |
| Feb 2006 | Dejan Antic | 2,505 | Budapest FS02 GM | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2007 | 88 | 44.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 38 | 16 | 2,242 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2009 | 22 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 1995 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,431 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| 89th ch-BCF | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,493 |
| ch-GBR | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen R Mannion (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew J Muir's chess games?
743 games by Andrew J Muir, 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 Andrew J Muir has played.
What does Andrew J Muir play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Andrew J Muir opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew J Muir answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrew J Muir play as White?
As White, Andrew J Muir's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (87 games, 31.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (56 games, 32.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew J Muir play as Black?
As Black, Andrew J Muir most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 25.5% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 372 games.
What is Andrew J Muir's FIDE rating?
Andrew J Muir is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Andrew J Muir played?
Our database contains 743 games by Andrew J Muir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 230 draws, 277 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew J Muir?
743 games by Andrew J Muir 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.