Prepare against Artem Anikonov
New Zealand · World #145,523 classical · FIDE ID 34339876
When preparing against Artem Anikonov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Artem Anikonov, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artem Anikonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Anikonov 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 | 1,606 | 1,616 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,634 | 1,634 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 35.1% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Anikonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Anikonov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Anikonov usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Anikonov usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Anikonov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Artem Anikonov's chess games
All 37 games by Artem Anikonov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,194 | Christchurch Nijman Memorial | B13 |
| Oct 2022 | Matthew David McNabb | 1,991 | ch-South Island Rapid | B90 |
| May 2022 | Nigel Cooper | 1,756 | Christchurch Nijman Memorial | B01 |
| Oct 2020 | Terence Duffield | 1,692 | ch-South Island | C45 |
| Oct 2020 | Robert Clarkson | 1,533 | ch-South Island | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 12 | 3 | 1,549 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,168 |
| Christchurch Nijman Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| Arie Nijman Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-South Island Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,063 |
| ch-NZL Rapid 129th | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Anikonov's chess games?
37 games by Artem Anikonov, from Nov 2018 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 Artem Anikonov has played.
What does Artem Anikonov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Artem Anikonov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Anikonov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Artem Anikonov play as White?
As White, Artem Anikonov's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Anikonov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Anikonov most often plays: Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Artem Anikonov's FIDE rating?
Artem Anikonov is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,634 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,616 (May 2024).
How many games has Artem Anikonov played?
Our database contains 37 games by Artem Anikonov, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Anikonov?
37 games by Artem Anikonov 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.