Prepare against Ivan Andrade
FM · Mozambique · World #10,326 classical · FIDE ID 14800039
When preparing against Ivan Andrade, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,104 games by Ivan Andrade, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Andrade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Andrade 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 | 2,165 | 2,186 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,158 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,136 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,104 | 389 | 65 | 650 | 35.2% |
| As White | 537 | 207 | 30 | 300 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 567 | 182 | 35 | 350 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Andrade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Andrade's side.
First moves as White (536 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 527 | 98.3% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Andrade usually continues Nf3 (39.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Andrade usually continues Nf3 (43.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Andrade usually continues d4 (41.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Andrade usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Andrade usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Andrade usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 267 | 95.0% | 34.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 182 | 98.4% | 40.7% |
Ivan Andrade's chess games
All 1,104 games by Ivan Andrade in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 389 wins, 65 draws, 650 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 75 | 25/2/48 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 21/4/31 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 50 | 18/2/30 | 36.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 36 | 11/3/22 | 30.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 120 | 45/5/70 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 56 | 16/3/37 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 10/2/22 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 6/0/21 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/1/16 | 29.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 7/0/15 | 31.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Goldin,A | 2,537 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C72 |
| Jun 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| May 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jun 2025 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | E80 |
| Mar 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 993 | 371 | 2,070 |
| ch-Africa | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,265 |
| Wch U14 | 1996 | 14 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,255 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| Wch U10 | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| Wch U12 | 1993 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| SADC U21 | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Andrade's chess games?
1,104 games by Ivan Andrade, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Andrade has played.
What does Ivan Andrade play on the first move as White?
Across 536 games with White in our database, Ivan Andrade opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Andrade answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Ivan Andrade play as White?
As White, Ivan Andrade's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (50 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 537 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Andrade play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Andrade most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (120 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (56 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 567 games.
What is Ivan Andrade's FIDE rating?
Ivan Andrade is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Ivan Andrade played?
Our database contains 1,104 games by Ivan Andrade, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 389 wins, 65 draws, 650 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Andrade?
1,104 games by Ivan Andrade 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.