Prepare against Ramil Isanbaev
FM · Russia · World #13,510 classical · FIDE ID 4129938
Our database contains 83 games by Ramil Isanbaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ramil Isanbaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramil Isanbaev 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 | 2,122 | 2,399 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,244 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,238 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 37 | 28 | 18 | 44.6% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 97.8% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Isanbaev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Isanbaev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Isanbaev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Isanbaev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 71.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Ramil Isanbaev's chess games
All 83 games by Ramil Isanbaev 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: 37 wins, 28 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Alexander P. Vaulin | 2,535 | RUS-Cup06 | A58 |
| Jul 1998 | Pavel Kotsur | 2,515 | RUS-Cup06 | B94 |
| Oct 2021 | Alisher Suleymenov | 2,443 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A57 |
| Jan 2000 | Semen Virovlansky | 2,418 | RUS-Cup | C89 |
| Jan 1998 | Sergey Kravtsov | 2,415 | ch-RUS sf | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novosibirsk Open | 2001 | 10 | 7 | 2,415 |
| RUS-Cup06 | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,518 |
| Capital of Sibiria Open | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,537 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| RUS-Cup | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,477 |
| chT-RUS Club | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,446 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramil Isanbaev's chess games?
83 games by Ramil Isanbaev, 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 Ramil Isanbaev has played.
What does Ramil Isanbaev play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ramil Isanbaev opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramil Isanbaev answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ramil Isanbaev play as White?
As White, Ramil Isanbaev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramil Isanbaev play as Black?
As Black, Ramil Isanbaev most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ramil Isanbaev's FIDE rating?
Ramil Isanbaev is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ramil Isanbaev played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ramil Isanbaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 28 draws, 18 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramil Isanbaev?
83 games by Ramil Isanbaev 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.