Prepare against Andrey Kazantsev
Russia · World #118,551 classical · FIDE ID 54193028
When preparing against Andrey Kazantsev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Andrey Kazantsev, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Kazantsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Kazantsev 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 | 1,678 | 1,716 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,735 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,655 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Kazantsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Kazantsev's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Kazantsev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kazantsev usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kazantsev usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Andrey Kazantsev's chess games
All 35 games by Andrey Kazantsev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Alexey Osipov | 1,660 | Irkutsk Spring | D30 |
| Apr 2016 | Petr Popov | 1,583 | Irkutsk Spring | C50 |
| Jan 2016 | Arina Nasonova | 1,362 | ch-Irkutsk | C42 |
| Jul 2016 | Roman Kalashnikov | 1,229 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Spring | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,692 |
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,338 |
| ch-Irkutsk U19 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,310 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Kazantsev's chess games?
35 games by Andrey Kazantsev, from Sep 2015 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 Andrey Kazantsev has played.
What does Andrey Kazantsev play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Andrey Kazantsev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Kazantsev answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrey Kazantsev play as White?
As White, Andrey Kazantsev's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Kazantsev play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Kazantsev most often plays: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Andrey Kazantsev's FIDE rating?
Andrey Kazantsev is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Andrey Kazantsev played?
Our database contains 35 games by Andrey Kazantsev, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Kazantsev?
35 games by Andrey Kazantsev 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.