Prepare against Andrew Beswick
United Kingdom · World #161,627 classical · FIDE ID 455679
When preparing against Andrew Beswick, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 36 games by Andrew Beswick, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Beswick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Beswick 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 | 1,598 | 1,589 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,712 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,793 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 38.9% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Beswick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Beswick's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Beswick usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Beswick usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Beswick usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Beswick usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Andrew Beswick's chess games
All 36 games by Andrew Beswick in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Shriaansh Ganti | 1,980 | British Rapidplay | E10 |
| Mar 2025 | Jyothika U R | 1,767 | British Rapidplay | B04 |
| Mar 2025 | Tom Balmond | 1,708 | British Rapidplay | C45 |
| Mar 2026 | David C Dunne | 1,705 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C80 |
| Mar 2025 | Sophie Mehta | 1,682 | British Rapidplay | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 1,886 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open C 2nd | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,240 |
| 104th ch-GBR Yates Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 168 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Beswick's chess games?
36 games by Andrew Beswick, from Nov 2016 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 Beswick has played.
What does Andrew Beswick play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andrew Beswick opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Beswick answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Andrew Beswick play as White?
As White, Andrew Beswick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Beswick play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Beswick most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Andrew Beswick's FIDE rating?
Andrew Beswick is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,589 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Andrew Beswick played?
Our database contains 36 games by Andrew Beswick, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Beswick?
36 games by Andrew Beswick 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.