Prepare against Andrew Gilfillan
United Kingdom · World #27,048 classical · FIDE ID 2402580
Our database contains 129 games by Andrew Gilfillan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Gilfillan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Gilfillan 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 | 2,004 | 2,015 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 53 | 30 | 46 | 41.1% |
| As White | 65 | 34 | 10 | 21 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Gilfillan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Gilfillan's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 64.6% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.8% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 8 | 12.3% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.7% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gilfillan usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gilfillan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gilfillan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gilfillan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gilfillan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gilfillan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 51.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 40.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Andrew Gilfillan's chess games
All 129 games by Andrew Gilfillan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Rita Atkins | 2,225 | chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Jan 1998 | David W W Gunter | 2,185 | chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | D00 |
| Nov 1998 | Chiedu Maduekwe | 2,150 | chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | C02 |
| May 2008 | Christine Flear | 2,142 | chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | B47 |
| Mar 2018 | Maria Manelidou | 2,112 | chT2a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 1987 | 9 | 1 | 1,922 |
| chT2-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,125 |
| chT2a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,924 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2b-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| chT-BCF 1a 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Gilfillan's chess games?
129 games by Andrew Gilfillan, from Nov 2012 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 Gilfillan has played.
What does Andrew Gilfillan play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Andrew Gilfillan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Gilfillan answers 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Andrew Gilfillan play as White?
As White, Andrew Gilfillan's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Gilfillan play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Gilfillan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Andrew Gilfillan's FIDE rating?
Andrew Gilfillan is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Andrew Gilfillan played?
Our database contains 129 games by Andrew Gilfillan, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 30 draws, 46 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Gilfillan?
129 games by Andrew Gilfillan 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.