Prepare against Dean Ippolito
IM · United States · World #3,329 classical · FIDE ID 2009870
Our database contains 931 games by Dean Ippolito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dean Ippolito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dean Ippolito 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 | 2,325 | 2,483 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 931 | 324 | 342 | 264 | 34.8% |
| As White | 453 | 177 | 182 | 93 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 478 | 147 | 160 | 171 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dean Ippolito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dean Ippolito's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 419 | 92.5% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 6.4% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ippolito usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 153 | 68.9% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 47 | 21.2% | 61.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 101 | 58.0% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 71 | 40.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Dean Ippolito's chess games
All 931 games by Dean Ippolito in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 324 wins, 342 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 115 | 49/42/23 | 42.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 82 | 31/35/16 | 37.8% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 53 | 20/23/10 | 37.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 50 | 17/23/10 | 34.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/14/6 | 41.2% |
| E63 | English Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 79 | 23/30/26 | 29.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 55 | 8/26/21 | 14.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,680 | 47th Rilton Cup | D23 |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,637 | New England Masters | A90 |
| Jul 2012 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,631 | 9th Philadelphia int Open | E06 |
| Dec 2020 | Daniel Fridman | 2,601 | PNWCC WOW Open | E99 |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,595 | New York Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 39 | 31.5 | 2,493 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,360 |
| USA tt | 2011 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,465 |
| IM Not A GM Speed Chess | 2020 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,343 |
| Lubbock SPICE Cup B | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 2,405 |
| New England Masters | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,506 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 18 | 7 | 2,406 |
| ch-USA | 2008 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,327 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carissa Yip (21 games) · Alexander Shabalov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dean Ippolito's chess games?
931 games by Dean Ippolito, from Apr 2003 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 Dean Ippolito has played.
What does Dean Ippolito play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Dean Ippolito opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dean Ippolito answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Dean Ippolito play as White?
As White, Dean Ippolito's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (115 games, 42.6% win rate); Catalan (82 games, 37.8% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 37.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dean Ippolito play as Black?
As Black, Dean Ippolito most often plays: Petrov's Defense (79 games, 29.1% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 14.5% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Dean Ippolito's FIDE rating?
Dean Ippolito is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (May 2011).
How many games has Dean Ippolito played?
Our database contains 931 games by Dean Ippolito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 324 wins, 342 draws, 264 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dean Ippolito?
931 games by Dean Ippolito 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.