Prepare against Janis Isakovs
LVA · World #50,206 classical · FIDE ID 4668030
When preparing against Janis Isakovs, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 64 games by Janis Isakovs, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janis Isakovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janis Isakovs 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 | 1,892 | 1,981 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 2,026 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,946 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 14.1% |
| As White | 34 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janis Isakovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janis Isakovs's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 85.3% | 32.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 32.8% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Isakovs usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Isakovs usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Isakovs usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Isakovs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Isakovs usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Isakovs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Janis Isakovs's chess games
All 64 games by Janis Isakovs in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Tonu Truus | 2,208 | Tallinn Match | E80 |
| Jan 2002 | Jouko Aijala | 2,151 | Vammala We VammSK Open | E02 |
| May 2018 | Arsens Batashevs | 2,096 | ch-LAT | A06 |
| Oct 2019 | Amadeo Gardeta Fuster | 1,751 | 16th Calvia Amateur Open | A09 |
| May 2018 | Ojars Petersons | 1,719 | ch-LAT | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| Vammala We VammSK Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 2,116 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,849 |
| 20th Calvia Amateur Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,926 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| chT-LAT | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janis Isakovs's chess games?
64 games by Janis Isakovs, from Feb 2013 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 Janis Isakovs has played.
What does Janis Isakovs play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Janis Isakovs opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janis Isakovs answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Janis Isakovs play as White?
As White, Janis Isakovs's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janis Isakovs play as Black?
As Black, Janis Isakovs most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Janis Isakovs's FIDE rating?
Janis Isakovs is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Janis Isakovs played?
Our database contains 64 games by Janis Isakovs, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (14.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janis Isakovs?
64 games by Janis Isakovs 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.