Prepare against Andy Baert
FM · Belgium · World #16,025 classical · FIDE ID 200107
When preparing against Andy Baert, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Andy Baert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andy Baert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy Baert 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 | 2,094 | 2,224 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,132 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 78 | 71 | 114 | 29.7% |
| As White | 130 | 45 | 35 | 50 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 133 | 33 | 36 | 64 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Baert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Baert's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 43.1% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 35 | 26.9% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.5% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 4.6% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Baert usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baert usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Baert usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Baert usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Baert usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Baert usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 77.8% | 33.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 14.3% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 43.8% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 18.8% | 44.4% |
Andy Baert's chess games
All 263 games by Andy Baert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 71 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Tingjie Lei | 2,531 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | A33 |
| Feb 2015 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,406 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B20 |
| Oct 2000 | Marc Dutreeuw | 2,402 | chT-BEL 0001 | C42 |
| Jan 2020 | Georg Seul | 2,401 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | E34 |
| Jan 2016 | Kenny Solomon | 2,390 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Antwerp League Experts | 1989 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,282 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,222 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Baert's chess games?
263 games by Andy Baert, from Apr 2003 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 Andy Baert has played.
What does Andy Baert play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Andy Baert opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Baert answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Andy Baert play as White?
As White, Andy Baert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Baert play as Black?
As Black, Andy Baert most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Andy Baert's FIDE rating?
Andy Baert is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Andy Baert played?
Our database contains 263 games by Andy Baert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 71 draws, 114 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Baert?
263 games by Andy Baert 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.