Prepare against Dion Krivenko
FM · Estonia · World #3,509 classical · FIDE ID 4508378
When preparing against Dion Krivenko, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 894 games by Dion Krivenko, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 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 | 2,319 | 2,319 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,280 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,312 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 894 | 307 | 176 | 411 | 34.3% |
| As White | 455 | 169 | 97 | 189 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 439 | 138 | 79 | 222 | 31.4% |
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 (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 293 | 64.4% | 44.2% |
| Nc3 | 50 | 11.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 9.2% | 60.7% |
| f4 | 23 | 5.1% | 84.8% |
| g3 | 19 | 4.2% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Qe2 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 11% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 41.2% | 29.3% |
| g6 | 49 | 24.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 10.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.5% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 63.8% | 37.6% |
| g6 | 22 | 14.5% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 17 | 11.2% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Dion Krivenko's chess games
All 894 games by Dion Krivenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 307 wins, 176 draws, 411 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 91 | 25/17/49 | 27.5% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 32 | 11/4/17 | 34.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 23 | 19/1/3 | 82.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| 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 | 29 | 5/6/18 | 17.2% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 3/4/13 | 15.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 1/4/11 | 6.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Grigoriy 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dion Krivenko's chess games?
894 games by Dion Krivenko, from Jan 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 Dion Krivenko has played.
What does Dion Krivenko play on the first move as White?
Across 455 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 (10% 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 (91 games, 27.5% win rate); Dunst Opening (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 455 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 (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 439 games.
What is Dion Krivenko's FIDE rating?
Dion Krivenko is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Dion Krivenko played?
Our database contains 894 games by Dion Krivenko, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 176 draws, 411 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dion Krivenko?
894 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.