Prepare against Andrey Tsvetkov
IM · FIDE · World #1,150 classical · FIDE ID 34139360
Our database contains 1,437 games by Andrey Tsvetkov, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Tsvetkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Tsvetkov 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 | 2,439 | 2,439 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,416 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,473 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,437 | 660 | 282 | 495 | 45.9% |
| As White | 724 | 376 | 141 | 207 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 713 | 284 | 141 | 288 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Tsvetkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Tsvetkov's side.
First moves as White (723 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 673 | 93.1% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 1.2% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 4 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Tsvetkov usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Tsvetkov usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tsvetkov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tsvetkov usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tsvetkov usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Tsvetkov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 303 | 89.6% | 48.7% |
| e6 | 20 | 5.9% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 3.8% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 151 | 68.9% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 66 | 30.1% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Andrey Tsvetkov's chess games
All 1,437 games by Andrey Tsvetkov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 660 wins, 282 draws, 495 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 105 | 54/21/30 | 51.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 82 | 35/17/30 | 42.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 74 | 44/10/20 | 59.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 69 | 31/15/23 | 44.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 50 | 24/3/23 | 48.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 34/5/8 | 72.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 25/10/8 | 58.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 134 | 59/28/47 | 44.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 61 | 21/15/25 | 34.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 22/7/28 | 38.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 52 | 15/12/25 | 28.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 45 | 13/13/19 | 28.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 42 | 19/7/16 | 45.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 10/3/17 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Dec 2019 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,725 | Wch Rapid | D31 |
| Jun 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,685 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Dreev | 2,677 | Wch Rapid | C68 |
| Aug 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,676 | Titled Tue | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 481 | 280.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2024 | 33 | 20 | 2,510 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 9 | 2,428 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 20 | 12 | 2,367 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 19 | 6 | 2,314 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,334 |
| RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,395 |
| chT-RUS U14 | 2017 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,048 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Lazavik (14 games) · Maksim Tsaruk (12 games) · Arseniy Nesterov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Tsvetkov's chess games?
1,437 games by Andrey Tsvetkov, from Feb 2013 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 Tsvetkov has played.
What does Andrey Tsvetkov play on the first move as White?
Across 723 games with White in our database, Andrey Tsvetkov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Tsvetkov answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrey Tsvetkov play as White?
As White, Andrey Tsvetkov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (105 games, 51.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (82 games, 42.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (74 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 724 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Tsvetkov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Tsvetkov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (134 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 713 games.
What is Andrey Tsvetkov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Tsvetkov is currently rated 2,439 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrey Tsvetkov played?
Our database contains 1,437 games by Andrey Tsvetkov, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 660 wins, 282 draws, 495 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Tsvetkov?
1,437 games by Andrey Tsvetkov 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.