Prepare against Andrew Bowles
CM · TTO · World #98,885 classical · FIDE ID 7700237
When preparing against Andrew Bowles, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 174 games by Andrew Bowles, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Bowles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Bowles 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 | 1,733 | 2,015 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,905 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,881 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 79 | 34 | 61 | 45.4% |
| As White | 87 | 40 | 18 | 29 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 39 | 16 | 32 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Bowles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Bowles's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 93.1% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.6% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bowles usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bowles usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bowles usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bowles usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bowles usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bowles usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 78.0% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Andrew Bowles's chess games
All 174 games by Andrew Bowles in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 79 wins, 34 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Yogendranath Ramsingh | 2,201 | ch-TRI | B50 |
| Oct 2015 | Ravishen Singh | 2,123 | 23rd De Verteuil Memorial | E97 |
| Oct 2016 | Courtney Lee | 2,073 | 24th De Verteuil Memorial | C07 |
| Sep 2008 | David Christopher | 2,051 | 16th De Verteuil Memorial | A24 |
| Aug 2009 | Leonard Duncan | 2,036 | Caribbean Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 21 | 12 | 1,906 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2015 | 19 | 11 | 1,964 |
| Caribbean Open | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,086 |
| ch-TRI | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| 18th De Verteuil Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,082 |
| 26th De Verteuil Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| De Verteuil Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Port of Spain Open 44th | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Bowles's chess games?
174 games by Andrew Bowles, from Jan 2004 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 Bowles has played.
What does Andrew Bowles play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Andrew Bowles opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Bowles answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrew Bowles play as White?
As White, Andrew Bowles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Bowles play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Bowles most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Andrew Bowles's FIDE rating?
Andrew Bowles is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Andrew Bowles played?
Our database contains 174 games by Andrew Bowles, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 34 draws, 61 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Bowles?
174 games by Andrew Bowles 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.