Prepare against Fedor Antipov
CM · FIDE · World #3,547 classical · FIDE ID 55610439
When preparing against Fedor Antipov, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 430 games by Fedor Antipov, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Fedor Antipov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fedor Antipov 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 | 2,318 | 2,337 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,325 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,354 | 2,439 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 430 | 206 | 54 | 170 | 47.9% |
| As White | 215 | 114 | 25 | 76 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 215 | 92 | 29 | 94 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fedor Antipov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fedor Antipov's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 81.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.9% | 52.9% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 5.6% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.7% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Antipov usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Antipov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Antipov usually continues d3 (52.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Antipov usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Antipov usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Antipov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 69.9% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 19 | 18.4% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 11.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 92.8% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Fedor Antipov's chess games
All 430 games by Fedor Antipov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 206 wins, 54 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 29 | 18/2/9 | 62.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 11/0/10 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Philidor | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,692 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,603 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | E39 |
| Apr 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C47 |
| Aug 2026 | David Paravyan | 2,597 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| May 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,587 | Titled Tuesday | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 77 | 44.5 | 2,371 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 35 | 2,335 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 37 | 2,359 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 1,830 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,456 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fedor Antipov's chess games?
430 games by Fedor Antipov, from Dec 2020 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 Fedor Antipov has played.
What does Fedor Antipov play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Fedor Antipov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fedor Antipov answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Fedor Antipov play as White?
As White, Fedor Antipov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 62.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fedor Antipov play as Black?
As Black, Fedor Antipov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Fedor Antipov's FIDE rating?
Fedor Antipov is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,354 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Fedor Antipov played?
Our database contains 430 games by Fedor Antipov, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 54 draws, 170 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fedor Antipov?
430 games by Fedor Antipov 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.