Prepare against Andrew Jaques
England · World #50,231 classical · FIDE ID 416290
When preparing against Andrew Jaques, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Andrew Jaques, covering Apr 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Jaques's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Jaques 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 | 1,893 | 1,911 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,906 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Jaques's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Jaques's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Jaques usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jaques usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Jaques usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Andrew Jaques's chess games
All 56 games by Andrew Jaques in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Geoffrey P Taylor | 2,040 | West of England Open | B18 |
| Mar 2015 | Alan F Downham | 1,996 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Combie | 1,963 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Apr 2015 | Eric D Gardiner | 1,949 | Bolton Easter Open | C03 |
| Apr 2017 | Richard M Cowan | 1,892 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| West of England Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,811 |
| Torquay Open | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,686 |
| chT-BCF 3Nc 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,879 |
| 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,845 |
| chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Jaques's chess games?
56 games by Andrew Jaques, from Apr 2015 to Nov 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 Jaques has played.
What does Andrew Jaques play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Andrew Jaques opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Jaques answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrew Jaques play as White?
As White, Andrew Jaques's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Jaques play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Jaques most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Andrew Jaques's FIDE rating?
Andrew Jaques is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Andrew Jaques played?
Our database contains 56 games by Andrew Jaques, covering Apr 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Jaques?
56 games by Andrew Jaques 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.