Prepare against Anton Demchenko
GM · SVN · World #201 classical · FIDE ID 4160258
When preparing against Anton Demchenko, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as Black, 44.0% over 91 games.
Our database contains 5,201 games by Anton Demchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anton Demchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Demchenko 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 | 2,580 | 2,679 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,514 | 2,682 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,492 | 2,646 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,201 | 2,923 | 1,006 | 1,272 | 56.2% |
| As White | 2,628 | 1,535 | 516 | 577 | 58.4% |
| As Black | 2,573 | 1,388 | 490 | 695 | 53.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Demchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Demchenko's side.
First moves as White (2,628 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2,317 | 88.2% | 68.7% |
| d4 | 234 | 8.9% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 28 | 1.1% | 80.4% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.2% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 806 | 70.6% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 234 | 20.5% | 70.1% |
| d6 | 44 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 27 | 2.4% | 79.6% |
| c6 | 16 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (964 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 846 | 87.8% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 86 | 8.9% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 1.3% | 69.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
Anton Demchenko's chess games
All 5,201 games by Anton Demchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,923 wins, 1,006 draws, 1,272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 415 | 237/76/102 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 395 | 236/73/86 | 59.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 152 | 96/26/30 | 63.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 150 | 97/22/31 | 64.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 149 | 78/17/54 | 52.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 124 | 81/14/29 | 65.3% |
| D02 | London System | 122 | 62/32/28 | 50.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 115 | 69/25/21 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 80 | 42/23/15 | 52.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 40/11/4 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 379 | 205/69/105 | 54.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 212 | 113/35/64 | 53.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 163 | 102/18/43 | 62.6% |
| B69 | Sicilian | 139 | 85/25/29 | 61.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 133 | 68/29/36 | 51.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 111 | 55/26/30 | 49.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 91 | 40/22/29 | 44.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 75 | 39/15/21 | 52.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 69 | 32/19/18 | 46.4% |
| E68 | English Opening | 61 | 35/10/16 | 57.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | C70 |
| May 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,784 | Titled Tue | C71 |
| Mar 2022 | Wesley So | 2,778 | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss | B53 |
| Sep 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,775 | Titled Tue | C60 |
| Dec 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,769 | Titled Tue | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,682 | 1,834 | 2,530 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 98 | 63 | 2,469 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 41.5 | 2,543 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 83 | 44.5 | 2,580 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 22 | 2,545 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,441 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,561 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 26 | 16 | 2,525 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (38 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (29 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (25 games) · David Paravyan (24 games) · Garg Aradhya (21 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (20 games) · Nikita Matinian (20 games) · Artur Gabrielian (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Demchenko's chess games?
5,201 games by Anton Demchenko, from Apr 2003 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 Anton Demchenko has played.
What does Anton Demchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 2,628 games with White in our database, Anton Demchenko opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Demchenko answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Anton Demchenko play as White?
As White, Anton Demchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (415 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (395 games, 59.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (152 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,628 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Demchenko play as Black?
As Black, Anton Demchenko most often plays: Indian Defense (379 games, 54.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (212 games, 53.3% win rate); Italian Game (163 games, 62.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,573 games.
What is Anton Demchenko's FIDE rating?
Anton Demchenko is currently rated 2,580 in classical chess, 2,514 in rapid and 2,492 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,679 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Anton Demchenko played?
Our database contains 5,201 games by Anton Demchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,923 wins, 1,006 draws, 1,272 losses (56.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Demchenko?
5,201 games by Anton Demchenko 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.