Prepare against Yuriy V Isaev
FIDE · World #13,220 classical · FIDE ID 55781071
When preparing against Yuriy V Isaev, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Yuriy V Isaev, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuriy V Isaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuriy V Isaev 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 | 2,126 | 2,136 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,091 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,138 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 47.4% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuriy V Isaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuriy V Isaev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Isaev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Isaev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Isaev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Isaev usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Isaev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Yuriy V Isaev's chess games
All 38 games by Yuriy V Isaev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,297 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A97 |
| Oct 2025 | Go Meyer | 2,190 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | E71 |
| Oct 2025 | Antonio Bravetti | 2,189 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A58 |
| Oct 2022 | Marina Kuznetsova | 2,108 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | E10 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Popovich | 2,073 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,262 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,245 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,925 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuriy V Isaev's chess games?
38 games by Yuriy V Isaev, from Aug 2022 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 Yuriy V Isaev has played.
What does Yuriy V Isaev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Yuriy V Isaev opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuriy V Isaev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yuriy V Isaev play as White?
As White, Yuriy V Isaev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuriy V Isaev play as Black?
As Black, Yuriy V Isaev most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yuriy V Isaev's FIDE rating?
Yuriy V Isaev is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Yuriy V Isaev played?
Our database contains 38 games by Yuriy V Isaev, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuriy V Isaev?
38 games by Yuriy V Isaev 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.