Prepare against Boris Igdirov
Russia · World #62,069 classical · FIDE ID 24144541
When preparing against Boris Igdirov, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Boris Igdirov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Igdirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Igdirov 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 | 1,849 | 2,166 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 2,128 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 2,148 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 25 | 9 | 18 | 48.1% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Igdirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Igdirov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Igdirov usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Igdirov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Igdirov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Igdirov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Igdirov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Boris Igdirov's chess games
All 52 games by Boris Igdirov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A93 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | David Gochelashvili | 2,447 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | B78 |
| Mar 2009 | A. Pogosian | 2,328 | 62nd ch-RUS zt qual | A85 |
| Jul 2011 | Valentin Malyuga | 2,222 | Azov Don Cup | A42 |
| Sep 2008 | Evgeny Okun | 2,096 | Anapa Open | A81 |
| Jun 2010 | Vladislav Goroshilov | 2,082 | 14th Voronezh Open B | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| Anapa Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| 62nd ch-RUS zt qual | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-Yuzhny FO Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,227 |
| chB-RUS U16 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| Azov Don Cup | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Igdirov's chess games?
52 games by Boris Igdirov, from Jul 2008 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 Boris Igdirov has played.
What does Boris Igdirov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Boris Igdirov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Igdirov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Boris Igdirov play as White?
As White, Boris Igdirov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Igdirov play as Black?
As Black, Boris Igdirov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Boris Igdirov's FIDE rating?
Boris Igdirov is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Boris Igdirov played?
Our database contains 52 games by Boris Igdirov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Igdirov?
52 games by Boris Igdirov 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.