Prepare against Andrey Popov
Russia · World #17,479 classical · FIDE ID 4199693
Our database contains 145 games by Andrey Popov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Popov 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 | 2,080 | 2,182 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,131 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,158 | Nov 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 40.0% |
| As White | 69 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Popov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Popov's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 50.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 34.8% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 65.1% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.3% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Andrey Popov's chess games
All 145 games by Andrey Popov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 58 wins, 50 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Sergey Birjukov | 2,248 | ch-Stavropol Region | D10 |
| Oct 2009 | Sergey Hudyakov | 2,209 | ch-Stavropol Region | D45 |
| Dec 2010 | Arman Voskanyan | 2,186 | Kislovodsk Plaza Open | D15 |
| Dec 2010 | Sagit Karabashev | 2,176 | Kislovodsk Plaza Open | A84 |
| Sep 2010 | Yury Suprunenko | 2,168 | ch-Stavropol Region | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stavropol Region | 2010 | 18 | 13 | 2,343 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 16 | 9 | 2,065 |
| Wch U12 | 2010 | 14 | 7 | 1,996 |
| Wch U10 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-RUS U12 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Kislovodsk Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,109 |
| Kislovodsk Plaza Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Popov's chess games?
145 games by Andrey Popov, from Jul 2008 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 Popov has played.
What does Andrey Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Andrey Popov opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Popov answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Andrey Popov play as White?
As White, Andrey Popov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Popov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Popov most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Andrey Popov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Popov is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Andrey Popov played?
Our database contains 145 games by Andrey Popov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 50 draws, 37 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Popov?
145 games by Andrey Popov 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.