Prepare against Isaac Garner
DEU · World #1,615 classical · FIDE ID 16239261
Our database contains 280 games by Isaac Garner, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isaac Garner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isaac Garner 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 | 2,404 | 2,404 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,342 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,420 | 2,429 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 116 | 91 | 73 | 41.4% |
| As White | 136 | 60 | 42 | 34 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 144 | 56 | 49 | 39 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isaac Garner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isaac Garner's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 45.2% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 37 | 27.4% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 26.7% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garner usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Garner usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Garner usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Garner usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Garner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Garner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 45.1% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 20 | 28.2% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 26.8% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 87.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Isaac Garner's chess games
All 280 games by Isaac Garner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 116 wins, 91 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,556 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | — |
| Mar 2025 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,510 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | E10 |
| Feb 2026 | Andrey Ostrovskiy | 2,411 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | A17 |
| Mar 2026 | T1 Koch | 2,406 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | D38 |
| Nov 2025 | Nemanja Vukcevic | 2,370 | European Blitz 2025 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 9 | 2,449 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2021 | 13 | 11 | 2,094 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2018 | 12 | 9 | 1,774 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,743 |
| Hamburg HSK IM | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,279 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| 17th Paleochora Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isaac Garner's chess games?
280 games by Isaac Garner, from Jul 2017 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 Isaac Garner has played.
What does Isaac Garner play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Isaac Garner opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isaac Garner answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Isaac Garner play as White?
As White, Isaac Garner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isaac Garner play as Black?
As Black, Isaac Garner most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Isaac Garner's FIDE rating?
Isaac Garner is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,420 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Isaac Garner played?
Our database contains 280 games by Isaac Garner, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 91 draws, 73 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isaac Garner?
280 games by Isaac Garner 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.