Prepare against Andrew Ponting
United Kingdom · World #37,778 classical · FIDE ID 416487
Our database contains 52 games by Andrew Ponting, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Ponting's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Ponting 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 | 1,945 | 1,946 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 21.2% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Ponting's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Ponting's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ponting usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ponting usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ponting usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ponting usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Ponting usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Ponting usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Andrew Ponting's chess games
All 52 games by Andrew Ponting in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Peter Dr. Szabo | 2,038 | Coulsdon Easter B | A58 |
| Sep 2024 | Nigel Birtwistle | 2,037 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2024 | A09 |
| Apr 2008 | Dominic V Gibbs | 2,018 | Coulsdon Easter B | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Cian Ward | 1,985 | Hull 4NCL Open | B31 |
| Oct 2025 | Steven B Booth | 1,874 | Scarborough Congress | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Easter B | 2009 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| London Classic Busy Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,946 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,789 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Wells Chess Congress 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Ponting's chess games?
52 games by Andrew Ponting, from Oct 2008 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 Ponting has played.
What does Andrew Ponting play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Andrew Ponting opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Ponting answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrew Ponting play as White?
As White, Andrew Ponting's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Ponting play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Ponting most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Andrew Ponting's FIDE rating?
Andrew Ponting is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Andrew Ponting played?
Our database contains 52 games by Andrew Ponting, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Ponting?
52 games by Andrew Ponting 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.