Prepare against Arsenii Iankin
Slovakia · World #11,179 classical · FIDE ID 24224073
When preparing against Arsenii Iankin, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 77 games by Arsenii Iankin, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arsenii Iankin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsenii Iankin 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 | 2,153 | 2,163 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,080 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,814 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 33.8% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Iankin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Iankin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Iankin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Iankin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Arsenii Iankin's chess games
All 77 games by Arsenii Iankin in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 29 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/3 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D79 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Michal Meszaros | 2,347 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | B90 |
| May 2026 | Peter Jancovic | 2,214 | Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | ? |
| Aug 2026 | Oliver Csati | 2,163 | Zadar Open A 2026 | B81 |
| Mar 2026 | Martin Mydlarik | 2,055 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | C07 |
| May 2026 | Eduard Panko | 2,055 | Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| Zadar Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Bratislava Norm Week - IM B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,919 |
| Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,027 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,246 |
| Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsenii Iankin's chess games?
77 games by Arsenii Iankin, from Feb 2017 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 Arsenii Iankin has played.
What does Arsenii Iankin play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Arsenii Iankin opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsenii Iankin answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Arsenii Iankin play as White?
As White, Arsenii Iankin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsenii Iankin play as Black?
As Black, Arsenii Iankin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Arsenii Iankin's FIDE rating?
Arsenii Iankin is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arsenii Iankin played?
Our database contains 77 games by Arsenii Iankin, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 29 draws, 21 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsenii Iankin?
77 games by Arsenii Iankin 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.