Prepare against Anatoly Besedin
Russia · World #64,040 classical · FIDE ID 24125806
When preparing against Anatoly Besedin, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 129 games by Anatoly Besedin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatoly Besedin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoly Besedin 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 | 1,842 | 2,110 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,076 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,033 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 60 | 31 | 38 | 46.5% |
| As White | 65 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 28 | 14 | 22 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoly Besedin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoly Besedin's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 73.8% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 15 | 23.1% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Besedin usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Besedin usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Besedin usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 73.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Besedin usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Besedin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Besedin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 79.3% | 60.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Anatoly Besedin's chess games
All 129 games by Anatoly Besedin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 60 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Yury Neretin | 2,188 | ch-Irkutsk final Open | C01 |
| Oct 2007 | Sergei Samarin | 2,185 | ch-Irkutsk City | B76 |
| Jul 2015 | Vladimir Lukyanov | 2,180 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D40 |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander Burdyko | 2,125 | 3rd Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | E41 |
| Oct 2008 | Petr Petrov | 2,125 | ch-Irkutsk final Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2016 | 42 | 26.5 | 2,038 |
| Anapa Open | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,064 |
| Irkutsk Spring | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,106 |
| ch-Irkutsk City | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,966 |
| 13th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
| ch-Irkutsk final Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| 3rd Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoly Besedin's chess games?
129 games by Anatoly Besedin, from Apr 2006 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 Anatoly Besedin has played.
What does Anatoly Besedin play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Anatoly Besedin opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoly Besedin answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Anatoly Besedin play as White?
As White, Anatoly Besedin's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoly Besedin play as Black?
As Black, Anatoly Besedin most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Anatoly Besedin's FIDE rating?
Anatoly Besedin is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Anatoly Besedin played?
Our database contains 129 games by Anatoly Besedin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 31 draws, 38 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoly Besedin?
129 games by Anatoly Besedin 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.