Prepare against Andrey Skorobogatykh
Russia · World #43,273 classical · FIDE ID 24148989
When preparing against Andrey Skorobogatykh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Andrey Skorobogatykh, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Skorobogatykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Skorobogatykh 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 | 1,921 | 2,182 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,129 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,103 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 98 | 62 | 56 | 45.4% |
| As White | 113 | 63 | 28 | 22 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Skorobogatykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Skorobogatykh's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 68.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skorobogatykh usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Skorobogatykh usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Skorobogatykh usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 57.5% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Andrey Skorobogatykh's chess games
All 216 games by Andrey Skorobogatykh in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 98 wins, 62 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 10/11/13 | 29.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Andrey Al Reutov | 2,239 | chT-RUS Silent | B24 |
| Sep 2014 | Andrey Maslov | 2,185 | ch-RUS Silent | B28 |
| Sep 2011 | Andrey Smirnov | 2,184 | ch-RUS Silent | B26 |
| Aug 2010 | Viktor Varezhkin | 2,179 | ch-RUS Silent | A39 |
| Sep 2013 | Aleksander Gerasimov | 2,175 | ch-RUS Silent | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Silent | 2022 | 115 | 74.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Zelenograd | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,128 |
| Zelenograd Spring Silent Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| Zelenograd Summer Silent Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 15th Voronezh Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,102 |
| Alushta Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,569 |
| Zelenograd | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Viktor Varezhkin (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Skorobogatykh's chess games?
216 games by Andrey Skorobogatykh, from Oct 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 Skorobogatykh has played.
What does Andrey Skorobogatykh play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Andrey Skorobogatykh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Skorobogatykh answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Andrey Skorobogatykh play as White?
As White, Andrey Skorobogatykh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Skorobogatykh play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Skorobogatykh most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 29.4% win rate); English Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Andrey Skorobogatykh's FIDE rating?
Andrey Skorobogatykh is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Andrey Skorobogatykh played?
Our database contains 216 games by Andrey Skorobogatykh, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 62 draws, 56 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Skorobogatykh?
216 games by Andrey Skorobogatykh 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.