Prepare against Ismaeel Lagardien
ZAF · World #56,535 classical · FIDE ID 14328828
When preparing against Ismaeel Lagardien, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ismaeel Lagardien, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ismaeel Lagardien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismaeel Lagardien 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,727 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 13 | 10 | 25 | 27.1% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismaeel Lagardien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismaeel Lagardien's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Lagardien usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lagardien usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Lagardien usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lagardien usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Ismaeel Lagardien's chess games
All 48 games by Ismaeel Lagardien in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Andrew McInnes | 1,931 | Cape Town Masters | C11 |
| Jun 2023 | Sanjar Gaybullayev | 1,744 | Wch U16 blitz | B13 |
| Jun 2023 | Davit Nahapetyan | 1,669 | Wch U16 rapid | C00 |
| Jun 2023 | Vardan Tarposhyan | 1,595 | Wch U16 blitz | B35 |
| Jan 2016 | Zander Van Wyngaard | 1,112 | chT-RSA U10 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,573 |
| ch-RSA U10 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 955 |
| ch-RSA U08 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 971 |
| Wch U16 rapid | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,486 |
| chT-RSA U10 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 999 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,798 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismaeel Lagardien's chess games?
48 games by Ismaeel Lagardien, from Apr 2019 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 Ismaeel Lagardien has played.
What does Ismaeel Lagardien play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ismaeel Lagardien opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismaeel Lagardien answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ismaeel Lagardien play as White?
As White, Ismaeel Lagardien's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismaeel Lagardien play as Black?
As Black, Ismaeel Lagardien most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ismaeel Lagardien's FIDE rating?
Ismaeel Lagardien is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ismaeel Lagardien played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ismaeel Lagardien, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismaeel Lagardien?
48 games by Ismaeel Lagardien 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.