Prepare against Andrew Rea
United States · World #39,389 classical · FIDE ID 2004402
When preparing against Andrew Rea, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 78 games by Andrew Rea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Rea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Rea 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 | 1,938 | 2,172 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,132 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,128 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 29.5% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Rea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Rea's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 60.0% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Rea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Rea usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rea usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rea usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rea usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Rea usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Andrew Rea's chess games
All 78 games by Andrew Rea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Peter Bereolos | 2,328 | 110th US Open | E67 |
| Jan 1991 | Bobby Moore | 2,275 | Armed Forces-ch | E94 |
| Jan 1991 | Manuel Murillo | 2,205 | Armed Forces-ch | E39 |
| Aug 2014 | Troy Daly | 2,152 | 115th US Open | C11 |
| Jan 1991 | Daire McMahon | 2,020 | Armed Forces-ch | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces-ch | 1991 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,294 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| ch-NATO | 1989 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,444 |
| US Open 1993 | 1992 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,402 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,677 |
| US Open-101 | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,328 |
| Nuremberg Open | 1990 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 107th US Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Rea's chess games?
78 games by Andrew Rea, from Apr 2003 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 Rea has played.
What does Andrew Rea play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Andrew Rea opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Rea answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Andrew Rea play as White?
As White, Andrew Rea's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Rea play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Rea most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Andrew Rea's FIDE rating?
Andrew Rea is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Andrew Rea played?
Our database contains 78 games by Andrew Rea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Rea?
78 games by Andrew Rea 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.