Prepare against Andrew Velarde
DNK · World #59,049 classical · FIDE ID 1435132
When preparing against Andrew Velarde, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Andrew Velarde, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Velarde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Velarde 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 | 1,859 | 1,943 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 26 | 14 | 33 | 35.6% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Velarde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Velarde's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 55.3% | 69.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.7% | 22.2% |
| e3 | 7 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 69.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Velarde usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Velarde usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Velarde usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Velarde usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Velarde usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Velarde usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Andrew Velarde's chess games
All 73 games by Andrew Velarde in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Center Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hans Valdemar Hansen | 1,992 | Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | B01 |
| Sep 2026 | Niels Chr. Davidsen | 1,974 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | B21 |
| Sep 2026 | Mark Kirkebaekke | 1,907 | DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | B01 |
| Mar 2010 | Jens Frederiksen | 1,839 | ch-Fyn | B44 |
| Mar 2018 | Erol Taskiran | 1,837 | ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM i Lynskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 14 | 5 | 1,691 |
| DM i Hurtigskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,981 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-Fyn | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1 | 2016 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,546 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-DEN sf3 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,724 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-2 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,510 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Velarde's chess games?
73 games by Andrew Velarde, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Velarde has played.
What does Andrew Velarde play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Andrew Velarde opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Velarde answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Andrew Velarde play as White?
As White, Andrew Velarde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Velarde play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Velarde most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Englund Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Andrew Velarde's FIDE rating?
Andrew Velarde is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Andrew Velarde played?
Our database contains 73 games by Andrew Velarde, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Velarde?
73 games by Andrew Velarde 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.