Prepare against Andrei Kalin
North Macedonia · World #103,339 classical · FIDE ID 15006948
When preparing against Andrei Kalin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Andrei Kalin, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Kalin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Kalin 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 | 1,720 | 1,749 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,711 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 65 | 39 | 94 | 32.8% |
| As White | 100 | 32 | 26 | 42 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 33 | 13 | 52 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Kalin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Kalin's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 95.0% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kalin usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kalin usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kalin usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kalin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kalin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 88.1% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 72.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Andrei Kalin's chess games
All 198 games by Andrei Kalin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 65 wins, 39 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Mile Trajkovski | 1,996 | ch-FRM Open | C40 |
| May 2022 | Stojancho Dimkovski | 1,966 | ch-FRM Open | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Slobodan Dachev | 1,817 | chT2-FRM | B03 |
| Sep 2021 | Teodor Jovanovski | 1,681 | 2nd Struga Youth Open A | C07 |
| Aug 2019 | Borna Pehar | 1,680 | ch-EU U10 | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 36 | 16 | 1,708 |
| Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,335 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,670 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 12 | 3 | 1,597 |
| ch-FRM U10 | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,401 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,504 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,686 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Kalin's chess games?
198 games by Andrei Kalin, from Sep 2017 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 Andrei Kalin has played.
What does Andrei Kalin play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Andrei Kalin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Kalin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Andrei Kalin play as White?
As White, Andrei Kalin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Kalin play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Kalin most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Andrei Kalin's FIDE rating?
Andrei Kalin is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Andrei Kalin played?
Our database contains 198 games by Andrei Kalin, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 39 draws, 94 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Kalin?
198 games by Andrei Kalin 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.