Prepare against Andrew Furst
Australia · World #54,590 classical · FIDE ID 3208524
When preparing against Andrew Furst, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 37 games by Andrew Furst, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Furst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Furst 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 | 2,050 | 2,084 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | – | – |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 62.2% |
| As White | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 76.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Furst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Furst's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Furst usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Furst usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Furst usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Andrew Furst's chess games
All 37 games by Andrew Furst in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Albert Papp | 2,085 | Australian Open | D37 |
| Mar 2008 | Arthur Huynh | 1,989 | Sydney Open B | B09 |
| Jan 2010 | Benny Ingram | 1,944 | ch-AUS Major | D45 |
| Jan 2009 | Mike J Canfell | 1,931 | Australian Open | E94 |
| Jan 2009 | Jack Ruan | 1,908 | Australian Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,043 |
| Australian Open | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Sydney Open B | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Furst's chess games?
37 games by Andrew Furst, from Jul 2008 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 Furst has played.
What does Andrew Furst play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Andrew Furst opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Furst answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Andrew Furst play as White?
As White, Andrew Furst's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Furst play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Furst most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Andrew Furst's FIDE rating?
Andrew Furst is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (May 2010).
How many games has Andrew Furst played?
Our database contains 37 games by Andrew Furst, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses (62.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Furst?
37 games by Andrew Furst 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.