Prepare against Pavel Anisimov
GM · Montenegro · World #546 classical · FIDE ID 4135229
When preparing against Pavel Anisimov, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 933 games by Pavel Anisimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Anisimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Anisimov 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 | 2,506 | 2,541 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,478 | 2,548 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,560 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 933 | 392 | 264 | 277 | 42.0% |
| As White | 477 | 224 | 128 | 125 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 456 | 168 | 136 | 152 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Anisimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Anisimov's side.
First moves as White (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 367 | 76.9% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 94 | 19.7% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| h4 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Anisimov usually continues Ne2 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Anisimov usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Anisimov usually continues d4 (59.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Anisimov usually continues Bf4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Anisimov usually continues Bf4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Anisimov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 79.7% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 17 | 8.9% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 145 | 82.4% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 26 | 14.8% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Pavel Anisimov's chess games
All 933 games by Pavel Anisimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 392 wins, 264 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 93 | 53/14/26 | 57.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 19/18/11 | 39.6% |
| D02 | London System | 44 | 16/10/18 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 69 | 23/29/17 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 53 | 18/13/22 | 34.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 21/12/18 | 41.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,784 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,759 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Wesley So | 2,753 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Oct 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Mar 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 326 | 192 | 2,478 |
| ch-St Petersburg | 2009 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,576 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 30 | 16 | 2,455 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 28 | 16 | 2,430 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,447 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,468 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,535 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2005 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Anisimov's chess games?
933 games by Pavel Anisimov, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Anisimov has played.
What does Pavel Anisimov play on the first move as White?
Across 477 games with White in our database, Pavel Anisimov opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Anisimov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pavel Anisimov play as White?
As White, Pavel Anisimov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (93 games, 57.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 39.6% win rate); London System (44 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 477 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Anisimov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Anisimov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 456 games.
What is Pavel Anisimov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Anisimov is currently rated 2,506 in classical chess, 2,478 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,541 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Pavel Anisimov played?
Our database contains 933 games by Pavel Anisimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 264 draws, 277 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Anisimov?
933 games by Pavel Anisimov 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.