Prepare against Takeshi Gishi
Japan · World #44,875 classical · FIDE ID 2025507
When preparing against Takeshi Gishi, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (47%).
Our database contains 62 games by Takeshi Gishi, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Takeshi Gishi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Takeshi Gishi 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 | 1,914 | 2,054 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 27.4% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Takeshi Gishi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Takeshi Gishi's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 74.2% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Gishi usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gishi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gishi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Gishi usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gishi usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Takeshi Gishi's chess games
All 62 games by Takeshi Gishi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Rudolf Prelovskij | 2,330 | 12th Budapest Spring Open | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,330 | Budapest FS08 Schev | A21 |
| Nov 2021 | Tomie Ogawa | 2,160 | Tokyo Japan Open | B04 |
| Oct 2004 | Ola Winfridsson | 2,057 | Budapest FS10 FM-A | B06 |
| Aug 2022 | Hiroshi Manabe | 2,006 | ch-JPN | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,969 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,045 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,267 |
| chT-Asia fin 11th | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,246 |
| Budapest FS08 Schev | 1998 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| 9th WchT U26 | 1993 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| Western States Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| Tokyo Japan Open | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Takeshi Gishi's chess games?
62 games by Takeshi Gishi, from Jan 2005 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 Takeshi Gishi has played.
What does Takeshi Gishi play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Takeshi Gishi opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Takeshi Gishi answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Takeshi Gishi play as White?
As White, Takeshi Gishi's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Takeshi Gishi play as Black?
As Black, Takeshi Gishi most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Takeshi Gishi's FIDE rating?
Takeshi Gishi is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Takeshi Gishi played?
Our database contains 62 games by Takeshi Gishi, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Takeshi Gishi?
62 games by Takeshi Gishi 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.