Prepare against Amin Isakov
Kyrgyzstan · World #56,989 classical · FIDE ID 13830325
When preparing against Amin Isakov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 33 games by Amin Isakov, covering Mar 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Amin Isakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amin Isakov 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 | 1,868 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,957 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,992 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 482 rated games against 306 different opponents, across 55 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 201 | 99 | 44 | 58 | 49.3% | 1,618 | 1,644 | 16 |
| Rapid | 75 | 47 | 15 | 13 | 62.7% | 1,657 | 1,815 | 15 |
| Blitz | 103 | 55 | 11 | 37 | 53.4% | 1,816 | 1,872 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 173 | 54 | 39 | 80 | 31.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 185 | 123 | 38 | 24 | 66.5% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 53 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 | 50 | 16 | 22 | 1,864 | 1,998 |
| 2025 | 157 | 78 | 34 | 45 | 1,782 | 1,855 |
| 2024 | 92 | 46 | 13 | 33 | 1,660 | 1,676 |
| 2023 | 82 | 43 | 19 | 20 | 1,453 | 1,509 |
| 2022 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 1,245 | 1,317 |
| 2021 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 1,214 | 1,114 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,141 | 741 |
Where Amin Isakov has played
Kyrgyzstan (41) · Kazakhstan (10) · China (2) · Italy (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amin Isakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amin Isakov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Isakov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Isakov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Isakov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Isakov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Isakov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Isakov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Amin Isakov's chess games
All 33 games by Amin Isakov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2021 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,415 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Petr Kostenko | 2,345 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Babujian | 2,327 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | D10 |
| Aug 2026 | Vepaly Halynyazov | 2,257 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Elbek Jumanov | 2,155 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,876 |
| IV President Cup Uzbekistan 2025 | Open B | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,612 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amin Isakov's chess games?
33 games by Amin Isakov, from Mar 2021 to Nov 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 Amin Isakov has played.
What does Amin Isakov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Amin Isakov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amin Isakov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Amin Isakov play as White?
As White, Amin Isakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amin Isakov play as Black?
As Black, Amin Isakov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Amin Isakov's FIDE rating?
Amin Isakov is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Amin Isakov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Amin Isakov, covering Mar 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amin Isakov?
33 games by Amin Isakov 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.