Prepare against Andrew Boughen
United Kingdom · World #76,547 classical · FIDE ID 343404189
When preparing against Andrew Boughen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 52 games by Andrew Boughen, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Boughen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Boughen 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 | 1,801 | 1,848 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 42.3% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Boughen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Boughen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Boughen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Boughen usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Boughen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Andrew Boughen's chess games
All 52 games by Andrew Boughen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Brian J Valentine | 1,937 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B11 |
| Feb 2024 | Okwose Marc Obi | 1,905 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | D32 |
| Feb 2021 | Meeth Shah | 1,780 | 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | B13 |
| Feb 2023 | Anh Nguyen | 1,764 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E99 |
| Mar 2023 | Jeremy P Taffel | 1,762 | chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,643 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 13th | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,782 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,647 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open U2000 | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Boughen's chess games?
52 games by Andrew Boughen, from Aug 2022 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 Boughen has played.
What does Andrew Boughen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Andrew Boughen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Boughen answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrew Boughen play as White?
As White, Andrew Boughen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Boughen play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Boughen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Andrew Boughen's FIDE rating?
Andrew Boughen is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Andrew Boughen played?
Our database contains 52 games by Andrew Boughen, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Boughen?
52 games by Andrew Boughen 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.