Prepare against Alexander Ivanov
Russia · World #16,695 classical · FIDE ID 34129801
When preparing against Alexander Ivanov, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Alexander Ivanov, covering Jul 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Ivanov 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 | 2,089 | 2,104 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,072 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,108 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 1,841 rated games against 1,161 different opponents, across 190 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 191 | 89 | 57 | 45 | 46.6% | 1,872 | 1,949 | 19 |
| Rapid | 521 | 269 | 61 | 191 | 51.6% | 1,819 | 1,862 | 18 |
| Blitz | 1,129 | 545 | 128 | 456 | 48.3% | 1,933 | 1,959 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 811 | 200 | 129 | 482 | 24.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 896 | 617 | 107 | 172 | 68.9% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs GM · 19 vs IM · 60 vs FM · 15 vs CM · 7 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 18 vs WFM · 10 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 188 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 27 | 7 | 21 | 2,060 | 2,091 |
| 2025 | 185 | 99 | 27 | 59 | 1,983 | 2,056 |
| 2024 | 202 | 108 | 31 | 63 | 1,960 | 2,046 |
| 2023 | 415 | 216 | 57 | 142 | 1,892 | 1,961 |
| 2022 | 148 | 78 | 21 | 49 | 1,807 | 1,873 |
| 2021 | 79 | 40 | 15 | 24 | 1,885 | 1,940 |
| 2020 | 135 | 61 | 20 | 54 | 1,880 | 1,895 |
| 2019 | 226 | 94 | 27 | 105 | 1,917 | 1,888 |
| 2018 | 211 | 99 | 21 | 91 | 1,864 | 1,864 |
| 2017 | 78 | 32 | 11 | 35 | 1,875 | 1,836 |
| 2016 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1,792 | 1,708 |
| 2015 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1,763 | 1,817 |
| 2014 | 37 | 18 | 3 | 16 | 1,660 | 1,660 |
| 2013 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1,653 | 1,567 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,719 | 1,419 |
Where Alexander Ivanov has played
Russia (173) · Lithuania (6) · Czechia (3) · Estonia (2) · Slovakia (2) · Kyrgyzstan (1) · Serbia (1) · Türkiye (1) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Alexander Ivanov's chess games
All 35 games by Alexander Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Shahriyar Rahmanov | 2,203 | Kapadokya Int. Open | E00 |
| Aug 2025 | Narmin Kazimova | 2,144 | Kapadokya Int. Open | E03 |
| Jul 2026 | Ioannis M Margaritis | 2,139 | Serbia Open 2026 | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Vukasin Orlic | 1,994 | Serbia Open 2026 | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | Alan Bibilov | 1,980 | Serbia Open 2026 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| 6th Senica Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,842 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,088 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,851 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,630 |
| Ufa Startsev Memorial Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Ivanov's chess games?
35 games by Alexander Ivanov, from Jul 2014 to Oct 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 Alexander Ivanov has played.
What does Alexander Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alexander Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Ivanov answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Ivanov play as White?
As White, Alexander Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Ivanov most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Alexander Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Ivanov is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Alexander Ivanov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Alexander Ivanov, covering Jul 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Ivanov?
35 games by Alexander Ivanov 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.