Prepare against Anton Korobov
GM · Ukraine · World #129 classical · FIDE ID 14105730
When preparing against Anton Korobov, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 35.0% over 160 games.
Our database contains 3,886 games by Anton Korobov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anton Korobov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Korobov 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 | 2,610 | 2,723 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,618 | 2,818 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,647 | 2,797 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,886 | 2,003 | 1,204 | 679 | 51.5% |
| As White | 1,972 | 1,081 | 596 | 295 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 1,914 | 922 | 608 | 384 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Korobov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Korobov's side.
First moves as White (1,972 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,512 | 76.7% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 212 | 10.8% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 209 | 10.6% | 69.9% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 1.9% | 70.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Korobov usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Korobov usually continues c4 (71.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Korobov usually continues Nf3 (79.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Korobov usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Korobov usually continues Nf3 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Korobov usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (902 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 712 | 78.9% | 66.9% |
| e6 | 129 | 14.3% | 53.9% |
| e5 | 52 | 5.8% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (663 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 476 | 71.8% | 66.6% |
| d5 | 165 | 24.9% | 58.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 1.4% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.2% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Anton Korobov's chess games
All 3,886 games by Anton Korobov 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: 2,003 wins, 1,204 draws, 679 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 273 | 151/95/27 | 55.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 229 | 128/67/34 | 55.9% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 181 | 94/56/31 | 51.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 106 | 59/32/15 | 55.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 87 | 55/20/12 | 63.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 81 | 39/27/15 | 48.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 73 | 41/22/10 | 56.2% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 70 | 48/12/10 | 68.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 59 | 26/24/9 | 44.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 51 | 32/13/6 | 62.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 279 | 156/80/43 | 55.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 182 | 85/53/44 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 160 | 56/61/43 | 35.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 124 | 55/50/19 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 99 | 58/21/20 | 58.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 66 | 36/14/16 | 54.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 25/28/12 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 60 | 24/26/10 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 49 | 26/16/7 | 53.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 30/5/14 | 61.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,863 | FIDE Steinitz Memorial | D37 |
| Nov 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,822 | Bucharest Superbet blitz | E54 |
| Jun 2014 | Levon Aronian | 2,815 | 8th Wch Blitz | D44 |
| Jul 2021 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Zagreb GCT Blitz | E14 |
| Mar 2020 | Liren Ding | 2,805 | PRO League KO Stage | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 902 | 662 | 2,634 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 125 | 71.5 | 2,679 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 114 | 69.5 | 2,726 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2014 | 49 | 37.5 | 2,760 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 48 | 27.5 | 2,714 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 48 | 39 | 2,698 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,676 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,595 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yuriy Kuzubov (28 games) · Baadur Jobava (26 games) · Vladimir Baklan (24 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (23 games) · Alexander Grischuk (22 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (22 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (22 games) · Rauf Mamedov (22 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Korobov's chess games?
3,886 games by Anton Korobov, 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 Korobov has played.
What does Anton Korobov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,972 games with White in our database, Anton Korobov opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Korobov answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Anton Korobov play as White?
As White, Anton Korobov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (273 games, 55.3% win rate); Slav Defense (229 games, 55.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (181 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,972 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Korobov play as Black?
As Black, Anton Korobov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (279 games, 55.9% win rate); Sicilian (182 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (160 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,914 games.
What is Anton Korobov's FIDE rating?
Anton Korobov is currently rated 2,610 in classical chess, 2,618 in rapid and 2,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,723 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Anton Korobov played?
Our database contains 3,886 games by Anton Korobov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,003 wins, 1,204 draws, 679 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Korobov?
3,886 games by Anton Korobov 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.