Prepare against Andrew J Ledger
IM · United Kingdom · World #3,689 classical · FIDE ID 400610
Our database contains 986 games by Andrew J Ledger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew J Ledger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew J Ledger 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 | 2,312 | 2,452 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,401 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,308 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 986 | 367 | 359 | 260 | 37.2% |
| As White | 508 | 217 | 178 | 113 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 478 | 150 | 181 | 147 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew J Ledger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew J Ledger's side.
First moves as White (508 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 32.7% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 159 | 31.3% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 107 | 21.1% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 14.8% | 54.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ledger usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ledger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ledger usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ledger usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ledger usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 143 | 62.7% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 41 | 18.0% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 23 | 10.1% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 5.3% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 69.1% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 40 | 26.3% | 46.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Andrew J Ledger's chess games
All 986 games by Andrew J Ledger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 367 wins, 359 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 16/22/10 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 14/20/6 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 19/11/7 | 51.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 18/12/2 | 56.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 7/26/12 | 15.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 8/14/14 | 22.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 16/9/2 | 59.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,665 | Isle of Man Open | D16 |
| Feb 2003 | Oleg Korneev | 2,613 | Gibraltar Masters | C69 |
| Oct 2002 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,589 | 11th Monarch Assurance | C01 |
| Oct 2008 | David Baramidze | 2,557 | 24th EU-Cup | C41 |
| Oct 1997 | Murray G Chandler | 2,555 | chT-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2002 | 39 | 31 | 2,437 |
| ch-BCF | 2024 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,375 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1997 | 16 | 10 | 2,551 |
| 4NCL 2002-03 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,528 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,449 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,371 |
| 82nd ch-BCF | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (18 games) · John M Emms (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew J Ledger's chess games?
986 games by Andrew J Ledger, from Apr 2003 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 J Ledger has played.
What does Andrew J Ledger play on the first move as White?
Across 508 games with White in our database, Andrew J Ledger opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew J Ledger answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrew J Ledger play as White?
As White, Andrew J Ledger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 508 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew J Ledger play as Black?
As Black, Andrew J Ledger most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 15.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Andrew J Ledger's FIDE rating?
Andrew J Ledger is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Andrew J Ledger played?
Our database contains 986 games by Andrew J Ledger, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 367 wins, 359 draws, 260 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew J Ledger?
986 games by Andrew J Ledger 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.