Prepare against Andrew Burnett
FM · United Kingdom · World #11,229 classical · FIDE ID 2400855
Our database contains 553 games by Andrew Burnett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Burnett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Burnett 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 | 2,151 | 2,274 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,168 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,233 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 553 | 226 | 144 | 183 | 40.9% |
| As White | 284 | 119 | 75 | 90 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 269 | 107 | 69 | 93 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Burnett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Burnett's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 107 | 37.7% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 17.6% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.8% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Burnett usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Burnett usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Burnett usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Burnett usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Burnett usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Burnett usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 135 | 95.7% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 13.3% | 81.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Andrew Burnett's chess games
All 553 games by Andrew Burnett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 226 wins, 144 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/10/14 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 40 | 19/8/13 | 47.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Pavel Simacek | 2,470 | 17th Olomouc Open | B72 |
| Mar 2002 | Colin A McNab | 2,450 | Glenrothes Open | B07 |
| Aug 2017 | Richard Biolek | 2,439 | 20th Olomouc IM-B | D07 |
| Mar 2017 | Petro Golubka | 2,424 | Lvov Tradition IM-A | B76 |
| Oct 2022 | Jonah B Willow | 2,395 | Newcastle EJCOA 4th | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2005 | 27 | 11 | 2,129 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2013 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,310 |
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 15 | 9 | 2,177 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,153 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| Edinburgh Premier | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,141 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 20th Olomouc IM-B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Burnett's chess games?
553 games by Andrew Burnett, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Burnett has played.
What does Andrew Burnett play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Andrew Burnett opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Burnett answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Andrew Burnett play as White?
As White, Andrew Burnett's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Burnett play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Burnett most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Andrew Burnett's FIDE rating?
Andrew Burnett is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Andrew Burnett played?
Our database contains 553 games by Andrew Burnett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 144 draws, 183 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Burnett?
553 games by Andrew Burnett 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.