Prepare against Andrew Zigmond
United Kingdom · World #121,172 classical · FIDE ID 453617
When preparing against Andrew Zigmond, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 92 games by Andrew Zigmond, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Zigmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Zigmond 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 | 1,670 | 1,719 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 46 | 14 | 32 | 50.0% |
| As White | 47 | 26 | 7 | 14 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Zigmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Zigmond's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 62.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Zigmond usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zigmond usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zigmond usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Andrew Zigmond's chess games
All 92 games by Andrew Zigmond in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 46 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Paul H Kenning | 1,881 | 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | C02 |
| Jul 2018 | Brendan O'Gorman | 1,734 | ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | B28 |
| Jul 2018 | Richard Desmedt | 1,707 | ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | D00 |
| Jan 2022 | Bruce R Oliver | 1,703 | 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B13 |
| Jul 2018 | Cheuk Nam Wong | 1,667 | ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Minor Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,454 |
| 56th South Normanton Hull Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 363 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,657 |
| 105th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,456 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,550 |
| 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,471 |
| 4NCL Bradford U1700 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,629 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Zigmond's chess games?
92 games by Andrew Zigmond, from Sep 2017 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 Zigmond has played.
What does Andrew Zigmond play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Andrew Zigmond opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Zigmond answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrew Zigmond play as White?
As White, Andrew Zigmond's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Zigmond play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Zigmond most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Andrew Zigmond's FIDE rating?
Andrew Zigmond is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Andrew Zigmond played?
Our database contains 92 games by Andrew Zigmond, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Zigmond?
92 games by Andrew Zigmond 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.