Prepare against Andres Kuusk
Estonia · World #15,885 classical · FIDE ID 4501675
Our database contains 66 games by Andres Kuusk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andres Kuusk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andres Kuusk 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 | 2,096 | 2,171 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,171 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,171 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andres Kuusk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andres Kuusk's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 81.8% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kuusk usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kuusk usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuusk usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kuusk usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Andres Kuusk's chess games
All 66 games by Andres Kuusk 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: 22 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A19 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,411 | Keres Memorial Rapid Qualifier 22nd | B28 |
| Mar 2006 | Hendrik Olde | 2,335 | 21st chT-EST | A05 |
| Apr 2008 | Ilja Haitin | 2,295 | ch-EST | B77 |
| Jan 2010 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,198 | Tartu U26 26th | B87 |
| Mar 2006 | Margus Soot | 2,174 | 21st chT-EST | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2008 | 15 | 6 | 2,198 |
| Saaremaa Cup | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,176 |
| 21st chT-EST | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,412 |
| Hiiumaa Suvi Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| Tartu U26 26th | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-EST 22nd | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-EST prel | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andres Kuusk's chess games?
66 games by Andres Kuusk, 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 Andres Kuusk has played.
What does Andres Kuusk play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Andres Kuusk opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andres Kuusk answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Andres Kuusk play as White?
As White, Andres Kuusk's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andres Kuusk play as Black?
As Black, Andres Kuusk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Andres Kuusk's FIDE rating?
Andres Kuusk is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (May 2013).
How many games has Andres Kuusk played?
Our database contains 66 games by Andres Kuusk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andres Kuusk?
66 games by Andres Kuusk 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.