Prepare against Dion Krivenko
FM · Estonia · World #3,824 classical · FIDE ID 4508378
Our database contains 871 games by Dion Krivenko, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dion Krivenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dion Krivenko 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 | 2,308 | 2,311 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,280 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,298 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 871 | 295 | 174 | 402 | 33.9% |
| As White | 444 | 162 | 96 | 186 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 427 | 133 | 78 | 216 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dion Krivenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dion Krivenko's side.
First moves as White (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 64.0% | 43.7% |
| Nc3 | 49 | 11.0% | 33.7% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 9.5% | 60.7% |
| f4 | 23 | 5.2% | 84.8% |
| g3 | 18 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 43.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (39.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Qe2 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 11% of White games, 33.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 41.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 49 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 8.8% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.6% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 63.9% | 37.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 14.3% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 10.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Dion Krivenko's chess games
All 871 games by Dion Krivenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Aug 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: 295 wins, 174 draws, 402 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 90 | 25/17/48 | 27.8% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 31 | 10/4/17 | 32.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 23 | 19/1/3 | 82.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 31/9/33 | 42.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 4/6/17 | 14.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | G Oparin | 2,653 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Nov 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,594 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,577 | Tartu Open Rapid | A00 |
| Sep 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 432 | 197.5 | 2,225 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,193 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,132 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,167 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 2,148 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,254 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dion Krivenko's chess games?
871 games by Dion Krivenko, from Jan 2017 to Aug 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 Dion Krivenko has played.
What does Dion Krivenko play on the first move as White?
Across 444 games with White in our database, Dion Krivenko opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dion Krivenko answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Dion Krivenko play as White?
As White, Dion Krivenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 27.8% win rate); Dunst Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 444 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dion Krivenko play as Black?
As Black, Dion Krivenko most often plays: Modern Defense (73 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 14.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 427 games.
What is Dion Krivenko's FIDE rating?
Dion Krivenko is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dion Krivenko played?
Our database contains 871 games by Dion Krivenko, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 174 draws, 402 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dion Krivenko?
871 games by Dion Krivenko 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.