Prepare against Andrey Gorovets
GM · Belarus · World #1,363 classical · FIDE ID 13504037
Our database contains 1,762 games by Andrey Gorovets, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Gorovets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Gorovets 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 | 2,420 | 2,551 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,523 | 2,575 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,498 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,762 | 833 | 437 | 492 | 47.3% |
| As White | 878 | 444 | 232 | 202 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 884 | 389 | 205 | 290 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Gorovets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Gorovets's side.
First moves as White (878 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 400 | 45.6% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 268 | 30.5% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 108 | 12.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 93 | 10.6% | 62.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gorovets usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gorovets usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gorovets usually continues e4 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gorovets usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gorovets usually continues g3 (65.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gorovets usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 40.0% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 81 | 19.7% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 75 | 18.2% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 31 | 7.5% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 29 | 7.0% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 38.9% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 67 | 22.1% | 50.7% |
| f5 | 62 | 20.5% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 30 | 9.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 17 | 5.6% | 64.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.6% | 56.3% |
Andrey Gorovets's chess games
All 1,762 games by Andrey Gorovets in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 833 wins, 437 draws, 492 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 87 | 45/18/24 | 51.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 76 | 40/21/15 | 52.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 76 | 39/23/14 | 51.3% |
| D02 | London System | 48 | 25/17/6 | 52.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 47 | 27/5/15 | 57.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 17/6/6 | 58.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 8/12/5 | 32.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 76 | 36/20/20 | 47.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 58 | 26/16/16 | 44.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 37 | 17/6/14 | 45.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 13/12/10 | 37.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 18/3/8 | 62.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 18/1/7 | 69.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,757 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
| Apr 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
| May 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Apr 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A15 |
| May 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 827 | 516.5 | 2,449 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 72 | 44.5 | 2,426 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 38 | 21 | 2,523 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-BLR | 2023 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,424 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 28 | 16 | 2,383 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2016 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,514 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Gorovets's chess games?
1,762 games by Andrey Gorovets, from Oct 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 Andrey Gorovets has played.
What does Andrey Gorovets play on the first move as White?
Across 878 games with White in our database, Andrey Gorovets opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Gorovets answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Andrey Gorovets play as White?
As White, Andrey Gorovets's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (87 games, 51.7% win rate); Réti Opening (76 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (76 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 878 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Gorovets play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Gorovets most often plays: Dutch Defense (76 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 44.8% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 884 games.
What is Andrey Gorovets's FIDE rating?
Andrey Gorovets is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,523 in rapid and 2,347 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,551 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Andrey Gorovets played?
Our database contains 1,762 games by Andrey Gorovets, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 833 wins, 437 draws, 492 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Gorovets?
1,762 games by Andrey Gorovets 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.