Prepare against Ernest Ignatovic
Lithuania · World #196,797 classical · FIDE ID 12806986
When preparing against Ernest Ignatovic, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 87 games by Ernest Ignatovic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernest Ignatovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernest Ignatovic 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 | 1,858 | 1,842 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 27 | 18 | 42 | 31.0% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernest Ignatovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernest Ignatovic's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 53.7% | 43.2% |
| b3 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.6% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ignatovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ignatovic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ignatovic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Ignatovic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ignatovic usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …a5 (14% of these games) — Ignatovic usually continues a4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Ernest Ignatovic's chess games
All 87 games by Ernest Ignatovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Andrew Brocklehurst | 2,122 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open | C01 |
| May 2011 | Rasa Norinkeviciute | 2,012 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open | E16 |
| Dec 2019 | Charles Chakanyuka | 1,995 | 11th London Classic Rapid Open | A26 |
| Dec 2016 | Vishal Bhat | 1,989 | 8th London Classic Open | D11 |
| Jul 2011 | Lukas Jonkus | 1,825 | 31st Plunge Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic: Blitz C | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| 8th Klaipeda Sea Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,847 |
| Uxbridge YM | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| Gatwick e2e4 int Open A | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 11th London Classic Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernest Ignatovic's chess games?
87 games by Ernest Ignatovic, from Jan 2011 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 Ernest Ignatovic has played.
What does Ernest Ignatovic play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Ernest Ignatovic opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernest Ignatovic answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ernest Ignatovic play as White?
As White, Ernest Ignatovic's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernest Ignatovic play as Black?
As Black, Ernest Ignatovic most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ernest Ignatovic's FIDE rating?
Ernest Ignatovic is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Ernest Ignatovic played?
Our database contains 87 games by Ernest Ignatovic, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernest Ignatovic?
87 games by Ernest Ignatovic 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.