Prepare against Andrey Pichugov
United Kingdom · World #22,537 classical · FIDE ID 490075
Our database contains 50 games by Andrey Pichugov, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Pichugov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Pichugov 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 | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 46.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pichugov usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pichugov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pichugov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pichugov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pichugov usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pichugov usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Andrey Pichugov's chess games
All 50 games by Andrey Pichugov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,323 | V Mindsports Int Open | A43 |
| Aug 2025 | Arjun Kolani | 2,118 | V Mindsports Int Open | B32 |
| Jun 2021 | Sean Gordon | 2,039 | 9th 4NCL Online Open | D45 |
| Oct 2020 | Michael R Handley | 1,979 | 4NCL Hull Online Open 1st | C01 |
| Feb 2021 | James Merriman | 1,828 | 5th 4NCL Online Open | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Hull Online Open 1st | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| 6th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,763 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| 4th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,543 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Witney Online Congress Open 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Pichugov's chess games?
50 games by Andrey Pichugov, from Nov 2019 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 Andrey Pichugov has played.
What does Andrey Pichugov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Andrey Pichugov opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Pichugov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrey Pichugov play as White?
As White, Andrey Pichugov's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Pichugov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Pichugov most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Andrey Pichugov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Pichugov is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Andrey Pichugov played?
Our database contains 50 games by Andrey Pichugov, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Pichugov?
50 games by Andrey Pichugov 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.