Prepare against Anton Isaev
CM · Russia · World #7,604 classical · FIDE ID 24185132
Our database contains 350 games by Anton Isaev, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Isaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Isaev 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 | 2,213 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,289 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,271 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 137 | 50 | 163 | 39.1% |
| As White | 174 | 74 | 26 | 74 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 176 | 63 | 24 | 89 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Isaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Isaev's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 57.5% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 58 | 33.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Isaev usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Isaev usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Isaev usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Isaev usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Isaev usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Isaev usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 81.7% | 42.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 9.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 59.4% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 31.9% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Anton Isaev's chess games
All 350 games by Anton Isaev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 137 wins, 50 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,712 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | E11 |
| Apr 2026 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,607 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| May 2026 | Idani,P | 2,594 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B72 |
| May 2026 | JC Ibarra Jerez | 2,533 | Titled Tuesday | A48 |
| May 2026 | Rustemov,A | 2,525 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 120 | 63.5 | 2,329 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 85 | 40 | 2,241 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-Tomsk | 2010 | 11 | 1 | 1,786 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Isaev's chess games?
350 games by Anton Isaev, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Isaev has played.
What does Anton Isaev play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Anton Isaev opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Isaev answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Anton Isaev play as White?
As White, Anton Isaev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); London System (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Isaev play as Black?
As Black, Anton Isaev most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Anton Isaev's FIDE rating?
Anton Isaev is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Anton Isaev played?
Our database contains 350 games by Anton Isaev, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 50 draws, 163 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Isaev?
350 games by Anton Isaev 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.