Prepare against Emilio Keiji Ishikawa
Brazil · World #101,156 classical · FIDE ID 2104415
When preparing against Emilio Keiji Ishikawa, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 51.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Emilio Keiji Ishikawa, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilio Keiji Ishikawa 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 | 1,726 | 1,830 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,720 | 1,900 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,920 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 59 | 7 | 55 | 48.8% |
| As White | 61 | 35 | 4 | 22 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 3 | 33 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 21.3% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ishikawa usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ishikawa usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ishikawa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ishikawa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ishikawa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ishikawa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 17 | 51.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's chess games
All 121 games by Emilio Keiji Ishikawa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 59 wins, 7 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Daniel Teidi Awoki | 2,067 | Sao Paulo CC Fox Open | E21 |
| Oct 2016 | Jorge Roberto Goncalves | 2,011 | Sao Paulo CC Fox Open | B22 |
| Oct 2016 | Mateus Lima Damaceno | 1,994 | 10th Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | E67 |
| Jan 2006 | Adriano Cata Preta | 1,910 | Sao Paulo Cup | C01 |
| Oct 2016 | Joao Batista Dias | 1,893 | 10th Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,690 |
| 10th Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| Sao Paulo Cordioli Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,566 |
| Sao Paulo Freitas Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 3rd Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| Sao Paulo Pascoa Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,766 |
| 9th Sao Paulo Karman Cup | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,774 |
| ch-Paulista | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's chess games?
121 games by Emilio Keiji Ishikawa, from Oct 2015 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 Emilio Keiji Ishikawa has played.
What does Emilio Keiji Ishikawa play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Emilio Keiji Ishikawa opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilio Keiji Ishikawa answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Emilio Keiji Ishikawa play as White?
As White, Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilio Keiji Ishikawa play as Black?
As Black, Emilio Keiji Ishikawa most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Emilio Keiji Ishikawa's FIDE rating?
Emilio Keiji Ishikawa is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,720 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Emilio Keiji Ishikawa played?
Our database contains 121 games by Emilio Keiji Ishikawa, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 7 draws, 55 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilio Keiji Ishikawa?
121 games by Emilio Keiji Ishikawa 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.