Prepare against Andrew M. Southey
ZAF · World #96,511 classical · FIDE ID 14303191
When preparing against Andrew M. Southey, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 70 games by Andrew M. Southey, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew M. Southey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew M. Southey 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 | 1,740 | 1,867 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,771 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,806 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 24 | 15 | 31 | 34.3% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew M. Southey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew M. Southey's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Southey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Southey usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Southey usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Southey usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Andrew M. Southey's chess games
All 70 games by Andrew M. Southey in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Siyabonga V. Choko | 2,011 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | B99 |
| Dec 2019 | Mark Mm. Lewis | 1,966 | ch-RSA Seniors | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Allister Metcalfe | 1,863 | ch-RSA Seniors | A86 |
| Mar 2024 | Andre Schutte | 1,839 | ch-RSA Seniors | B07 |
| Mar 2020 | Jarmila Vorackova | 1,824 | WchT Seniors 50 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 29 | 15 | 1,736 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,642 |
| ch-Bloemfontein Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,551 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,830 |
| chT-Western Province | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,548 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,518 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew M. Southey's chess games?
70 games by Andrew M. Southey, from Sep 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 M. Southey has played.
What does Andrew M. Southey play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Andrew M. Southey opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew M. Southey answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Andrew M. Southey play as White?
As White, Andrew M. Southey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew M. Southey play as Black?
As Black, Andrew M. Southey most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Andrew M. Southey's FIDE rating?
Andrew M. Southey is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Andrew M. Southey played?
Our database contains 70 games by Andrew M. Southey, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew M. Southey?
70 games by Andrew M. Southey 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.