Prepare against Anatoli Vaisser
GM · France · World #1,550 classical · FIDE ID 603252
Our database contains 1,831 games by Anatoli Vaisser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatoli Vaisser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoli Vaisser 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 | 2,407 | 2,581 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,401 | 2,548 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,498 | 2,548 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,831 | 716 | 772 | 343 | 39.1% |
| As White | 959 | 434 | 384 | 141 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 872 | 282 | 388 | 202 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoli Vaisser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoli Vaisser's side.
First moves as White (959 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 870 | 90.7% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 36 | 3.8% | 56.9% |
| b3 | 24 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 1.8% | 73.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 0.8% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vaisser usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vaisser usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Vaisser usually continues e4 (67.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 56.9% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Vaisser usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Vaisser usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vaisser usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 229 | 60.3% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 147 | 38.7% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 149 | 45.3% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 118 | 35.9% | 51.3% |
| f5 | 29 | 8.8% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 23 | 7.0% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Anatoli Vaisser's chess games
All 1,831 games by Anatoli Vaisser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 716 wins, 772 draws, 343 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 169 | 65/77/27 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 132 | 57/59/16 | 43.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 77 | 31/33/13 | 40.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 51/11/10 | 70.8% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 57 | 36/15/6 | 63.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 52 | 24/19/9 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 35 | 13/17/5 | 37.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 15/10/3 | 53.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 87 | 25/38/24 | 28.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 77 | 26/34/17 | 33.8% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 73 | 19/37/17 | 26.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 56 | 15/18/23 | 26.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 46 | 19/18/9 | 41.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 43 | 11/25/7 | 25.6% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 40 | 17/18/5 | 42.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 10/18/9 | 27.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 15/13/4 | 46.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 12/16/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,720 | PCA/Intel-GP | B45 |
| Jun 2004 | Alexey Dreev | 2,689 | 3rd ACP Blitz Final | A85 |
| Jun 2003 | Ilia Smirin | 2,662 | 4th ch-EU | C18 |
| Jan 1995 | Nigel D Short | 2,655 | Moscow PCA-Intel Qual | A40 |
| Jan 1992 | Lev Polugaevsky | 2,640 | Aubervilliers Open Rapid 19th | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA | 2007 | 100 | 58.5 | 2,585 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 56 | 25.5 | 2,495 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 49 | 33 | 2,588 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2010 | 32 | 17 | 2,550 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2022 | 31 | 23.5 | 2,531 |
| Las Palmas Open | 1996 | 27 | 19 | 2,617 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1995 | 25 | 16 | 2,589 |
| 3rd ACP Blitz Prelim 2 | 2004 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,669 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Manuel Apicella (23 games) · Jean-Marc Degraeve (22 games) · Laurent Fressinet (18 games) · Etienne Bacrot (14 games) · Robert Fontaine (14 games) · Andrei Sokolov (13 games) · Glenn C Flear (12 games) · Eloi Relange (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoli Vaisser's chess games?
1,831 games by Anatoli Vaisser, from Apr 2003 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 Anatoli Vaisser has played.
What does Anatoli Vaisser play on the first move as White?
Across 959 games with White in our database, Anatoli Vaisser opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoli Vaisser answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Anatoli Vaisser play as White?
As White, Anatoli Vaisser's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (169 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (132 games, 43.2% win rate); Slav Defense (77 games, 40.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 959 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoli Vaisser play as Black?
As Black, Anatoli Vaisser most often plays: Horwitz Defense (87 games, 28.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (77 games, 33.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (73 games, 26.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 872 games.
What is Anatoli Vaisser's FIDE rating?
Anatoli Vaisser is currently rated 2,407 in classical chess, 2,401 in rapid and 2,498 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,581 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Anatoli Vaisser played?
Our database contains 1,831 games by Anatoli Vaisser, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 716 wins, 772 draws, 343 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoli Vaisser?
1,831 games by Anatoli Vaisser 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.