Prepare against Ceferino Isaac
New Zealand · World #84,391 classical · FIDE ID 4303806
When preparing against Ceferino Isaac, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (43%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ceferino Isaac, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ceferino Isaac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ceferino Isaac 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 | 1,775 | 1,965 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,854 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 9 | 28 | 30.2% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ceferino Isaac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ceferino Isaac's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 52.2% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Isaac usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Isaac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Isaac usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Isaac usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Isaac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Isaac usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ceferino Isaac's chess games
All 53 games by Ceferino Isaac in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Josia Vickers | 1,908 | 45th Auckland North Shore Open | A04 |
| Aug 2011 | Winston Yow-Jen Yao | 1,839 | 37th North Shore Open A | E60 |
| Aug 2022 | Tom McCoy | 1,812 | Olympiad-44 | C02 |
| Oct 2022 | James Benson | 1,754 | ch-Asian Seniors 65 | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Chi Ngo Chan | 1,752 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2022 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,640 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,530 |
| 37th North Shore Open A | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,829 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,753 |
| Auckland Stuart Memorial Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,463 |
| 45th Auckland North Shore Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,615 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,879 |
| NZ Seniors & Veterans Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ceferino Isaac's chess games?
53 games by Ceferino Isaac, from Nov 2011 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 Ceferino Isaac has played.
What does Ceferino Isaac play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ceferino Isaac opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ceferino Isaac answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ceferino Isaac play as White?
As White, Ceferino Isaac's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ceferino Isaac play as Black?
As Black, Ceferino Isaac most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ceferino Isaac's FIDE rating?
Ceferino Isaac is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Ceferino Isaac played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ceferino Isaac, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ceferino Isaac?
53 games by Ceferino Isaac 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.