Prepare against Andrew P Lewis
FM · United Kingdom · World #9,278 classical · FIDE ID 400955
Our database contains 540 games by Andrew P Lewis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew P Lewis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew P Lewis 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 | 2,181 | 2,347 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,294 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,294 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 238 | 149 | 153 | 44.1% |
| As White | 269 | 127 | 79 | 63 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 271 | 111 | 70 | 90 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew P Lewis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew P Lewis's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 156 | 58.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 19.0% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 45 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.2% | 39.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nc3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nc3 (59.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lewis usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lewis usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Lewis usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 92.0% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 96.2% | 55.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Andrew P Lewis's chess games
All 540 games by Andrew P Lewis 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: 238 wins, 149 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 41 | 19/13/9 | 46.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 19/5/4 | 67.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 51 | 21/16/14 | 41.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ralf Lau | 2,515 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | D44 |
| Jan 1990 | Glenn C Flear | 2,470 | 77th ch-BCF | E97 |
| Jan 1990 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,465 | 77th ch-BCF | E73 |
| Jan 1994 | Mahmood Lodhi | 2,450 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | E94 |
| Jan 2009 | Andrew J Ledger | 2,431 | chT-BCF 1b 0809 (4NCL) | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,297 |
| Southend Open | 2009 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2018 | 21 | 17.5 | 2,380 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,313 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,253 |
| 96th ch-GBR | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,246 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew P Lewis's chess games?
540 games by Andrew P Lewis, 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 P Lewis has played.
What does Andrew P Lewis play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Andrew P Lewis opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew P Lewis answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrew P Lewis play as White?
As White, Andrew P Lewis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 46.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 67.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew P Lewis play as Black?
As Black, Andrew P Lewis most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Andrew P Lewis's FIDE rating?
Andrew P Lewis is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Andrew P Lewis played?
Our database contains 540 games by Andrew P Lewis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 149 draws, 153 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew P Lewis?
540 games by Andrew P Lewis 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.