Prepare against Andrei Skvortsov
CM · Montenegro · World #3,139 classical · FIDE ID 24108600
When preparing against Andrei Skvortsov, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,604 games by Andrei Skvortsov, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Skvortsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Skvortsov 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 | 2,334 | 2,354 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,309 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,402 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,604 | 756 | 247 | 601 | 47.1% |
| As White | 816 | 424 | 123 | 269 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 788 | 332 | 124 | 332 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Skvortsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Skvortsov's side.
First moves as White (815 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 648 | 79.5% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 77 | 9.4% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 23 | 2.8% | 80.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.0% | 81.3% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Skvortsov usually continues d4 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skvortsov usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Skvortsov usually continues e5 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Skvortsov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Skvortsov usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Skvortsov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 148 | 41.9% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 132 | 37.4% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 26 | 7.4% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 21 | 5.9% | 69.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.2% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 31.3% | 43.6% |
| g6 | 73 | 26.5% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 58 | 21.1% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 13.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.7% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
Andrei Skvortsov's chess games
All 1,604 games by Andrei Skvortsov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 756 wins, 247 draws, 601 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 219 | 129/23/67 | 58.9% |
| C22 | Center Game | 85 | 45/7/33 | 52.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 53 | 29/9/15 | 54.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 51 | 25/9/17 | 49.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 45 | 24/12/9 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 15/0/10 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 21 | 17/1/3 | 81.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 140 | 68/18/54 | 48.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 106 | 56/13/37 | 52.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 47 | 21/9/17 | 44.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 42 | 13/11/18 | 31.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 40 | 11/3/26 | 27.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 10/1/16 | 37.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Aug 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Feb 2023 | David Navara | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | A17 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,086 | 610 | 2,360 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 19 | 2,329 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,329 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,387 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,436 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,498 |
| 76th ch-MNE | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Skvortsov's chess games?
1,604 games by Andrei Skvortsov, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Skvortsov has played.
What does Andrei Skvortsov play on the first move as White?
Across 815 games with White in our database, Andrei Skvortsov opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Skvortsov answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Andrei Skvortsov play as White?
As White, Andrei Skvortsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (219 games, 58.9% win rate); Center Game (85 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (53 games, 54.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 816 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Skvortsov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Skvortsov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (140 games, 48.6% win rate); Modern Defense (106 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 44.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 788 games.
What is Andrei Skvortsov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Skvortsov is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (May 2025).
How many games has Andrei Skvortsov played?
Our database contains 1,604 games by Andrei Skvortsov, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 756 wins, 247 draws, 601 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Skvortsov?
1,604 games by Andrei Skvortsov 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.