Prepare against Andrey Esipenko
GM · Russia · World #40 classical · FIDE ID 24175439
When preparing against Andrey Esipenko, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 25.0% over 52 games.
Our database contains 3,954 games by Andrey Esipenko, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Esipenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Esipenko 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 | 2,680 | 2,723 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,658 | 2,694 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,645 | 2,683 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,954 | 2,049 | 1,085 | 820 | 51.8% |
| As White | 1,990 | 1,134 | 502 | 354 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 1,964 | 915 | 583 | 466 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Esipenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Esipenko's side.
First moves as White (1,990 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 870 | 43.7% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 770 | 38.7% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 215 | 10.8% | 73.0% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 4.7% | 72.9% |
| b3 | 29 | 1.5% | 81.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.3% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (912 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 584 | 64.0% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 120 | 13.2% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 116 | 12.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 42 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 41 | 4.5% | 73.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (667 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 523 | 78.4% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 118 | 17.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 1.6% | 68.2% |
| f5 | 6 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Andrey Esipenko's chess games
All 3,954 games by Andrey Esipenko in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 2,049 wins, 1,085 draws, 820 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 210 | 107/56/47 | 51.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 107 | 69/18/20 | 64.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 89 | 45/32/12 | 50.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 82 | 33/27/22 | 40.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 73 | 52/13/8 | 71.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 65 | 32/24/9 | 49.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 40/8/7 | 72.7% |
| D02 | London System | 54 | 27/15/12 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 52 | 33/14/5 | 63.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 51 | 30/12/9 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 151 | 60/55/36 | 39.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 140 | 61/37/42 | 43.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 113 | 44/46/23 | 38.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 80 | 41/21/18 | 51.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 79 | 42/18/19 | 53.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 60 | 27/15/18 | 45.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 60 | 39/14/7 | 65.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 59 | 30/13/16 | 50.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 52 | 13/28/11 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 50 | 22/18/10 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,865 | Airthings Masters Prelim | C55 |
| Sep 2022 | Liren Ding | 2,808 | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Early | A44 |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L | C85 |
| Jul 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,779 | Esports World Cup LC Win | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,368 | 992.5 | 2,628 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 104 | 57 | 2,613 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 67 | 39 | 2,762 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 55 | 29 | 2,597 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2017 | 43 | 25 | 2,425 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 42 | 31 | 2,622 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,775 |
| chess.com Speed U20 | 2019 | 27 | 12 | 2,591 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (84 games) · David Paravyan (30 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (30 games) · Richard Rapport (28 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (28 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (28 games) · Magnus Carlsen (25 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Esipenko's chess games?
3,954 games by Andrey Esipenko, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Andrey Esipenko has played.
What does Andrey Esipenko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,990 games with White in our database, Andrey Esipenko opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Esipenko answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrey Esipenko play as White?
As White, Andrey Esipenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (210 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian (107 games, 64.5% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 50.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,990 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Esipenko play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Esipenko most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (151 games, 39.7% win rate); Indian Defense (140 games, 43.6% win rate); Catalan (113 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,964 games.
What is Andrey Esipenko's FIDE rating?
Andrey Esipenko is currently rated 2,680 in classical chess, 2,658 in rapid and 2,645 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,723 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Andrey Esipenko played?
Our database contains 3,954 games by Andrey Esipenko, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,049 wins, 1,085 draws, 820 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Esipenko?
3,954 games by Andrey Esipenko 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.