Prepare against Andrew Hardegen
Australia · World #41,363 classical · FIDE ID 3204081
Our database contains 87 games by Andrew Hardegen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Hardegen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Hardegen 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 | 1,929 | 2,026 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,922 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 32 | 21 | 34 | 36.8% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 8 | 22 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Hardegen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Hardegen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 87.5% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hardegen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Hardegen usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hardegen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Hardegen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Hardegen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 67.9% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Andrew Hardegen's chess games
All 87 games by Andrew Hardegen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Gary McNamara | 2,134 | ch-AUS | A42 |
| Jan 2018 | Neil S Wright | 2,126 | ch-AUS | C08 |
| Jan 2003 | Mehmedalija Dizdarevic | 2,090 | Australian Open | C11 |
| Jan 2003 | Alek Safarian | 2,058 | Australian Open | D48 |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Roza | 1,937 | chA-Perth Metro CC | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2001 | 22 | 11 | 1,456 |
| Australian Open | 2005 | 21 | 9 | 2,033 |
| ch-AUS | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| 26th ch-Asia U20 | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| chA-Perth Metro CC | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| ch-WA State | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,856 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Hardegen's chess games?
87 games by Andrew Hardegen, from Jul 2003 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 Hardegen has played.
What does Andrew Hardegen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Andrew Hardegen opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Hardegen answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Andrew Hardegen play as White?
As White, Andrew Hardegen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Hardegen play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Hardegen most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Andrew Hardegen's FIDE rating?
Andrew Hardegen is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Andrew Hardegen played?
Our database contains 87 games by Andrew Hardegen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Hardegen?
87 games by Andrew Hardegen 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.