Prepare against Isabelle Guan
Canada · World #146,143 classical · FIDE ID 2637642
When preparing against Isabelle Guan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Isabelle Guan, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isabelle Guan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isabelle Guan 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 | 1,604 | 1,609 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 41.2% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isabelle Guan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isabelle Guan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Guan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Guan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Guan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Isabelle Guan's chess games
All 34 games by Isabelle Guan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Veronica Hitchlock | 1,644 | Canadian Closed w | A15 |
| Apr 2024 | Anna Gavrileva | 1,627 | Canadian zt w | C14 |
| Apr 2023 | April Yunwei Zhong | 1,626 | ch-CAN w | C13 |
| Mar 2024 | Emma Norovsambuu | 1,626 | Canadian zt w | C43 |
| Apr 2024 | Yeeshuen Li | 1,587 | Canadian zt w | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN w | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,416 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls America Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,225 |
| Canadian Women Zonal 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isabelle Guan's chess games?
34 games by Isabelle Guan, from May 2023 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 Isabelle Guan has played.
What does Isabelle Guan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Isabelle Guan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isabelle Guan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Isabelle Guan play as White?
As White, Isabelle Guan's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isabelle Guan play as Black?
As Black, Isabelle Guan most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Isabelle Guan's FIDE rating?
Isabelle Guan is currently rated 1,604 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,609 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Isabelle Guan played?
Our database contains 34 games by Isabelle Guan, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isabelle Guan?
34 games by Isabelle Guan 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.