Prepare against Robert McAndrew
United Kingdom · World #42,890 classical · FIDE ID 2404915
Our database contains 115 games by Robert McAndrew, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert McAndrew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert McAndrew 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 | 1,922 | 2,016 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 27.8% |
| As White | 55 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert McAndrew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert McAndrew's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 47.3% | 40.4% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 30.9% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 20.0% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — McAndrew usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — McAndrew usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — McAndrew usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — McAndrew usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — McAndrew usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — McAndrew usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 44.0% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
Robert McAndrew's chess games
All 115 games by Robert McAndrew in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 32 wins, 46 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Bent Kolvig | 2,230 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B24 |
| Jul 2017 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,053 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A07 |
| May 2019 | Norbert Pfitzer | 2,047 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | A08 |
| Oct 2021 | Matthias Stoffel | 2,043 | 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A08 |
| Oct 2024 | Leon Loescher | 1,995 | 39th ECC Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,921 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,919 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,958 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert McAndrew's chess games?
115 games by Robert McAndrew, from Jun 2014 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 Robert McAndrew has played.
What does Robert McAndrew play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Robert McAndrew opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert McAndrew answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Robert McAndrew play as White?
As White, Robert McAndrew's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert McAndrew play as Black?
As Black, Robert McAndrew most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Robert McAndrew's FIDE rating?
Robert McAndrew is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Robert McAndrew played?
Our database contains 115 games by Robert McAndrew, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 46 draws, 37 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert McAndrew?
115 games by Robert McAndrew 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.