Prepare against Igor Babiy
Ukraine · World #4,660 classical · FIDE ID 14136244
When preparing against Igor Babiy, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.8% over 47 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Igor Babiy, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Babiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Babiy 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 | 2,283 | 2,283 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,314 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,324 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 109 | 41 | 141 | 37.5% |
| As White | 141 | 59 | 22 | 60 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 150 | 50 | 19 | 81 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Babiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Babiy's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 123 | 87.2% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Babiy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Babiy usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Babiy usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Babiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Babiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 85.9% | 44.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 96.7% | 37.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Igor Babiy's chess games
All 291 games by Igor Babiy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 109 wins, 41 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 20/4/17 | 48.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 50 | 19/5/26 | 38.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 47 | 14/7/26 | 29.8% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Horatio Marcus | 2,688 | Titled Tue | A09 |
| Dec 2015 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,620 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Sep 2017 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,607 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Sep 2015 | Sebastien Maze | 2,581 | Titled Tue | A26 |
| Jan 2020 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,502 | Titled Tue | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 149 | 60.5 | 2,264 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 23 | 13 | 2,277 |
| Tudoriv Stadnyk Memorial | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,414 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| Dnipro Head Cup | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,197 |
| Pustomyty Stein Memorial Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,075 |
| 1st Lvov Euro Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Babiy's chess games?
291 games by Igor Babiy, from Jul 2012 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 Igor Babiy has played.
What does Igor Babiy play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Igor Babiy opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Babiy answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Igor Babiy play as White?
As White, Igor Babiy's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 48.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Babiy play as Black?
As Black, Igor Babiy most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 29.8% win rate); London System (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Igor Babiy's FIDE rating?
Igor Babiy is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Igor Babiy played?
Our database contains 291 games by Igor Babiy, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 41 draws, 141 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Babiy?
291 games by Igor Babiy 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.