Prepare against Elizabeth Ivanov
Japan · World #107,411 classical · FIDE ID 427284
When preparing against Elizabeth Ivanov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Elizabeth Ivanov, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elizabeth Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elizabeth Ivanov 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 | 1,708 | 1,758 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,784 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,791 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 33 | 33 | 84 | 22.0% |
| As White | 76 | 16 | 17 | 43 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 74 | 17 | 16 | 41 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elizabeth Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elizabeth Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 32.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (21.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 87.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Elizabeth Ivanov's chess games
All 150 games by Elizabeth Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 33 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Jake Breindel | 1,906 | 10th Hampstead Open U2200 | B28 |
| Jun 2025 | M Ziems | 1,904 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C01 |
| Jan 2015 | John Paul Taylor | 1,878 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C64 |
| Jun 2025 | Genden Enkhbayar | 1,837 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C78 |
| Nov 2013 | David Xu | 1,834 | Hampstead Open U2200 11-A | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,556 |
| ch-GBR 100th U13 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,581 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,626 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,550 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,504 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elizabeth Ivanov's chess games?
150 games by Elizabeth Ivanov, from Jul 2013 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 Elizabeth Ivanov has played.
What does Elizabeth Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Elizabeth Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elizabeth Ivanov answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games).
What openings does Elizabeth Ivanov play as White?
As White, Elizabeth Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elizabeth Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Elizabeth Ivanov most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Elizabeth Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Elizabeth Ivanov is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Elizabeth Ivanov played?
Our database contains 150 games by Elizabeth Ivanov, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 33 draws, 84 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elizabeth Ivanov?
150 games by Elizabeth Ivanov 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.