Prepare against Andrey Orlov
GM · FIDE · World #824 classical · FIDE ID 4125282
Our database contains 598 games by Andrey Orlov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Orlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Orlov 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 | 2,470 | 2,542 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,573 | 2,585 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,561 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 598 | 226 | 300 | 72 | 37.8% |
| As White | 306 | 121 | 161 | 24 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 292 | 105 | 139 | 48 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Orlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Orlov's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 297 | 98.7% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Orlov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Orlov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 46.9% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 28 | 21.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 19 | 14.6% | 73.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.9% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 43.1% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 35 | 34.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 16.7% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Andrey Orlov's chess games
All 598 games by Andrey Orlov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 226 wins, 300 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 15/33/7 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 2/15/0 | 11.8% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 5/10/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Karen Asrian | 2,635 | 8th ch-EU | C15 |
| Aug 2008 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,612 | 17th Kavala Open | B10 |
| May 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,605 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | D31 |
| May 2011 | Jan Werle | 2,582 | chT-NED 1011 | A41 |
| Mar 2020 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,500 |
| Bundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 13 | 5 | 2,389 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,644 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 6 | 2,496 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,535 |
| Bundesliga 2018-19 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,562 |
| BL2-West 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,507 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Orlov's chess games?
598 games by Andrey Orlov, from Apr 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 Orlov has played.
What does Andrey Orlov play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Andrey Orlov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Orlov answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Andrey Orlov play as White?
As White, Andrey Orlov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Orlov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Orlov most often plays: Philidor (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 292 games.
What is Andrey Orlov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Orlov is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,573 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Andrey Orlov played?
Our database contains 598 games by Andrey Orlov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 300 draws, 72 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Orlov?
598 games by Andrey Orlov 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.