Prepare against Elizabeth Ivanov
Japan · World #107,671 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 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Elizabeth Ivanov, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 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 | 1,707 | 1,758 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,784 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 38 | 35 | 86 | 23.9% |
| As White | 82 | 18 | 19 | 45 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 77 | 20 | 16 | 41 | 26.0% |
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 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 100.0% | 33.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 84.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Elizabeth Ivanov's chess games
All 159 games by Elizabeth Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 38 wins, 35 draws, 86 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% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| 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% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 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% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Jake Breindel | 1,906 | 10th Hampstead Open U2200 | B28 |
| Jun 2025 | Michael Ziems | 1,904 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C01 |
| Jan 2015 | John Paul Taylor | 1,878 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C64 |
| Sep 2026 | Katerina Petrovska | 1,873 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Genden Enkhbayar | 1,837 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,556 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,793 |
| 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 |
| ch-BCF U15 | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elizabeth Ivanov's chess games?
159 games by Elizabeth Ivanov, from Jul 2013 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 Elizabeth Ivanov has played.
What does Elizabeth Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 82 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 (57% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...f5 (8% 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 82 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); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Elizabeth Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Elizabeth Ivanov is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Elizabeth Ivanov played?
Our database contains 159 games by Elizabeth Ivanov, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elizabeth Ivanov?
159 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.