Prepare against Andrew Duren
United States · World #26,294 classical · FIDE ID 2019663
Our database contains 60 games by Andrew Duren, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Duren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Duren 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 | 2,009 | 2,028 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,015 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,007 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 35.0% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Duren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Duren's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 55.2% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Duren usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Duren usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Duren usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Duren usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Duren usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Duren usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Andrew Duren's chess games
All 60 games by Andrew Duren in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Marko Sauer | 2,107 | 28th ch-NATO | B22 |
| Aug 2016 | Janek Tammisto | 2,100 | 27th ch-NATO | A45 |
| Oct 2021 | Matej Kersic | 2,079 | 31st ch-NATO | A45 |
| Sep 2023 | Frazer Graham | 1,823 | ch-NATO 33rd | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Mati Tikerpuu | 1,819 | 32nd ch-NATO | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,968 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,981 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,127 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,809 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 28th ch-NATO | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Duren's chess games?
60 games by Andrew Duren, from Aug 2015 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 Duren has played.
What does Andrew Duren play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Andrew Duren opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Duren answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Andrew Duren play as White?
As White, Andrew Duren's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Duren play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Duren most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Andrew Duren's FIDE rating?
Andrew Duren is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Andrew Duren played?
Our database contains 60 games by Andrew Duren, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Duren?
60 games by Andrew Duren 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.