Prepare against Norman G Andrews
United Kingdom · World #93,906 classical · FIDE ID 469980
When preparing against Norman G Andrews, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 124 games by Norman G Andrews, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norman G Andrews's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norman G Andrews 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 | 1,747 | 1,764 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 33 | 42 | 49 | 26.6% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norman G Andrews's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norman G Andrews's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 57.6% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 28.8% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Andrews usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Andrews usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Andrews usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Andrews usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Andrews usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Andrews usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Norman G Andrews's chess games
All 124 games by Norman G Andrews in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 33 wins, 42 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jorgen Holmstrom Nielsen | 1,805 | ch-BCF U140 103rd | B01 |
| Mar 2016 | Malcolm A Roberts | 1,769 | chT3Na-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | B50 |
| Sep 2018 | David R Rogers | 1,702 | Paignton Morning Thynne Open | B27 |
| May 2019 | Francis E Moan | 1,697 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | E18 |
| Jan 2023 | Stephen Williams | 1,696 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open C | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Major | 2016 | 16 | 10 | 1,456 |
| ch-BCF U140 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,787 |
| 49th Dyfed Major Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,484 |
| Dyfed Open 47th | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,586 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,627 |
| Paignton Morning Thynne Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| chT3Na-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norman G Andrews's chess games?
124 games by Norman G Andrews, from Jun 2015 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 Norman G Andrews has played.
What does Norman G Andrews play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Norman G Andrews opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norman G Andrews answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Norman G Andrews play as White?
As White, Norman G Andrews's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norman G Andrews play as Black?
As Black, Norman G Andrews most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Norman G Andrews's FIDE rating?
Norman G Andrews is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Norman G Andrews played?
Our database contains 124 games by Norman G Andrews, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 42 draws, 49 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norman G Andrews?
124 games by Norman G Andrews 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.