Prepare against Eric Sos Andreu
IM · Spain · World #2,455 classical · FIDE ID 22247017
When preparing against Eric Sos Andreu, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 675 games by Eric Sos Andreu, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eric Sos Andreu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Sos Andreu 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 | 2,362 | 2,401 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,352 | 2,367 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,421 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 675 | 299 | 201 | 175 | 44.3% |
| As White | 339 | 157 | 103 | 79 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 336 | 142 | 98 | 96 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Sos Andreu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Sos Andreu's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 211 | 62.2% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 47 | 13.9% | 68.1% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 12.7% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 35 | 10.3% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Andreu usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Andreu usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Andreu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Andreu usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Andreu usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Andreu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 63.8% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 38 | 23.8% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 97.2% | 62.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Eric Sos Andreu's chess games
All 675 games by Eric Sos Andreu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 299 wins, 201 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 85 | 47/19/19 | 55.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 34 | 13/15/6 | 38.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Online Chess Stars Gp-A | D06 |
| Nov 2020 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,710 | Online Chess Stars Final | E68 |
| Jul 2024 | Abhimanyu Mishra | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,577 | Titled Tue Early | A81 |
| Jun 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,573 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 122 | 71.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-Valencia Autonomico U18 | 2010 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,061 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,342 |
| 4th Montcada | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| Paterna Blitz | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,259 |
| Valencia Manises Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| Alcossebre | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,475 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Slobodan Kovacevic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Sos Andreu's chess games?
675 games by Eric Sos Andreu, from Jan 2009 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 Eric Sos Andreu has played.
What does Eric Sos Andreu play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Eric Sos Andreu opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Sos Andreu answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Eric Sos Andreu play as White?
As White, Eric Sos Andreu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (85 games, 55.3% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Sos Andreu play as Black?
As Black, Eric Sos Andreu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Eric Sos Andreu's FIDE rating?
Eric Sos Andreu is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,352 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Eric Sos Andreu played?
Our database contains 675 games by Eric Sos Andreu, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 299 wins, 201 draws, 175 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Sos Andreu?
675 games by Eric Sos Andreu 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.