Prepare against Andrew I Paterson
United Kingdom · World #34,708 classical · FIDE ID 435724
Our database contains 204 games by Andrew I Paterson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew I Paterson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew I Paterson 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 | 1,960 | 2,201 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 78 | 48 | 78 | 38.2% |
| As White | 107 | 48 | 25 | 34 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 23 | 44 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew I Paterson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew I Paterson's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 48.6% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 28 | 26.2% | 55.4% |
| g3 | 9 | 8.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.5% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Paterson usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Paterson usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Paterson usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Paterson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 54.5% | 60.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 40.9% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 38.2% | 15.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 26.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Andrew I Paterson's chess games
All 204 games by Andrew I Paterson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 78 wins, 48 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Gavin Wall | 2,346 | BCF-chT2 1617 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B30 |
| Jul 2015 | Peter J Batchelor | 2,304 | 102nd ch-GBR | B16 |
| Jul 2015 | Andrew P Lewis | 2,295 | 102nd ch-GBR | B57 |
| Apr 2017 | Edmund C Player | 2,251 | 61st Southend Easter Open | B30 |
| Nov 2017 | Rastislav Kavon | 2,243 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2,010 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,174 |
| Leicester Atkins Memorial | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew I Paterson's chess games?
204 games by Andrew I Paterson, from Jun 2013 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 I Paterson has played.
What does Andrew I Paterson play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Andrew I Paterson opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew I Paterson answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games).
What openings does Andrew I Paterson play as White?
As White, Andrew I Paterson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Hungarian Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew I Paterson play as Black?
As Black, Andrew I Paterson most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Andrew I Paterson's FIDE rating?
Andrew I Paterson is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Andrew I Paterson played?
Our database contains 204 games by Andrew I Paterson, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 48 draws, 78 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew I Paterson?
204 games by Andrew I Paterson 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.