Prepare against Andrew Bak
United Kingdom · World #36,130 classical · FIDE ID 421138
Our database contains 155 games by Andrew Bak, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Bak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Bak 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 | 1,953 | 2,067 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,055 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 2,055 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 44 | 52 | 59 | 28.4% |
| As White | 79 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Bak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Bak's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 69.6% | 42.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 27.8% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bak usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bak usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bak usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bak usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Bak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Andrew Bak's chess games
All 155 games by Andrew Bak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Dave J Ledger | 2,252 | Scarborough Open | C97 |
| Nov 2013 | Francis Choy Wan Chin | 2,152 | chT-BCF 2b 1314 (4NCL) | C18 |
| Oct 2014 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,140 | Scarborough Open | D00 |
| Nov 2015 | David J Robertson | 2,125 | BCF-chT3Nb 1516 (4NCL) | B41 |
| Mar 2012 | Ola Winfridsson | 2,122 | chT2a-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,890 |
| chT-BCF 2b 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,932 |
| chT2a-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,911 |
| chT2a-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,113 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Bak's chess games?
155 games by Andrew Bak, from Jul 2011 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 Bak has played.
What does Andrew Bak play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Andrew Bak opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Bak answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Andrew Bak play as White?
As White, Andrew Bak's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Bak play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Bak most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Andrew Bak's FIDE rating?
Andrew Bak is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Andrew Bak played?
Our database contains 155 games by Andrew Bak, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Bak?
155 games by Andrew Bak 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.