Prepare against Andy Woodward
GM · United States · World #108 classical · FIDE ID 30953499
When preparing against Andy Woodward, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 975 games by Andy Woodward, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andy Woodward's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy Woodward 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 | 2,619 | 2,640 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,542 | 2,542 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,540 | 2,540 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 975 | 501 | 232 | 242 | 51.4% |
| As White | 479 | 255 | 112 | 112 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 496 | 246 | 120 | 130 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Woodward's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Woodward's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 405 | 84.6% | 63.0% |
| b3 | 24 | 5.0% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 4.6% | 70.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.0% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Woodward usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Woodward usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Woodward usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 79.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Woodward usually continues Bb2 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Woodward usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Woodward usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 77.6% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 47 | 18.8% | 66.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 74.5% | 61.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 21.9% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Andy Woodward's chess games
All 975 games by Andy Woodward in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Sep 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: 501 wins, 232 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 121 | 62/40/19 | 51.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 55 | 34/12/9 | 61.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 16/6/7 | 55.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 13/1/12 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 19/0/5 | 79.2% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 95 | 50/20/25 | 52.6% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 54 | 32/7/15 | 59.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,777 | Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | B54 |
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | 2,765 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | D38 |
| Mar 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,757 | Titled Tue Early | E73 |
| Oct 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,738 | ch-USA 2025 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 259 | 186 | 2,588 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,504 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,685 |
| Tata Steel Challengers | 2026 | 13 | 10 | 2,754 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,469 |
| Woodward-Oro ICC Match | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,199 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Faustino Oro (19 games) · Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (12 games) · Abhimanyu Mishra (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Woodward's chess games?
975 games by Andy Woodward, from Nov 2018 to Sep 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 Woodward has played.
What does Andy Woodward play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Andy Woodward opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Woodward answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andy Woodward play as White?
As White, Andy Woodward's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (121 games, 51.2% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 61.8% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Woodward play as Black?
As Black, Andy Woodward most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (95 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 59.3% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 496 games.
What is Andy Woodward's FIDE rating?
Andy Woodward is currently rated 2,619 in classical chess, 2,542 in rapid and 2,540 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,640 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andy Woodward played?
Our database contains 975 games by Andy Woodward, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 501 wins, 232 draws, 242 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Woodward?
975 games by Andy Woodward 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.