Prepare against Anna Kantane
WIM · Poland · World #7,767 classical · FIDE ID 1135988
When preparing against Anna Kantane, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 438 games by Anna Kantane, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anna Kantane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Kantane 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 | 2,210 | 2,333 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,230 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,188 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 167 | 85 | 186 | 38.1% |
| As White | 208 | 85 | 41 | 82 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 230 | 82 | 44 | 104 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Kantane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Kantane's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 99.5% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kantane usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kantane usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kantane usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kantane usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 52.0% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 40 | 39.2% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 98.8% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Anna Kantane's chess games
All 438 games by Anna Kantane in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 167 wins, 85 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/5/15 | 41.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,662 | PRO League Stage | C71 |
| Jul 2025 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Feb 2018 | Johan Salomon | 2,476 | PRO League Stage | A05 |
| Jul 2015 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,456 | 1st Arteixo | B06 |
| Jul 2015 | Dragan Paunovic | 2,451 | 1st Arteixo | D75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 114 | 48 | 2,152 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 2,195 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 18 | 14 | 2,204 |
| ch-POL w | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,378 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,318 |
| 18th ch-EU w | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,297 |
| 19th ch-EU w | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Kantane's chess games?
438 games by Anna Kantane, from Apr 2005 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 Anna Kantane has played.
What does Anna Kantane play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Anna Kantane opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Kantane answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Anna Kantane play as White?
As White, Anna Kantane's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Kantane play as Black?
As Black, Anna Kantane most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Anna Kantane's FIDE rating?
Anna Kantane is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Anna Kantane played?
Our database contains 438 games by Anna Kantane, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 85 draws, 186 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Kantane?
438 games by Anna Kantane 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.