Prepare against Aleksey Ignatiev
Russia · World #12,373 classical · FIDE ID 54161886
When preparing against Aleksey Ignatiev, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 45 games by Aleksey Ignatiev, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Ignatiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Ignatiev 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 | 2,138 | 2,263 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,281 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,242 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 17.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 8.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Ignatiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Ignatiev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ignatiev usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ignatiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ignatiev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ignatiev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ignatiev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Ignatiev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Aleksey Ignatiev's chess games
All 45 games by Aleksey Ignatiev in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Boris Savchenko | 2,464 | 21st Moscow Open A | C41 |
| Jul 2025 | Taimaz Temirbekov | 2,342 | 21st Moscow Open A | B38 |
| Aug 2025 | Lev M Kotelva | 2,132 | Korchnoi Mem Open | B94 |
| Oct 2025 | Dmitriy Petukhov | 2,034 | Chigorin Memorial 2025 | B92 |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Ulasevich | 1,912 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,818 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,207 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,300 |
| TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,263 |
| 19th Moscow Open A | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,073 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,254 |
| Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Ignatiev's chess games?
45 games by Aleksey Ignatiev, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Aleksey Ignatiev has played.
What does Aleksey Ignatiev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Aleksey Ignatiev opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Ignatiev answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Ignatiev play as White?
As White, Aleksey Ignatiev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Ignatiev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Ignatiev most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Aleksey Ignatiev's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Ignatiev is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Aleksey Ignatiev played?
Our database contains 45 games by Aleksey Ignatiev, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Ignatiev?
45 games by Aleksey Ignatiev 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.