Prepare against Igor Barbashin
FM · Russia · World #18,873 classical · FIDE ID 4155718
Our database contains 208 games by Igor Barbashin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Barbashin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Barbashin 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 | 2,067 | 2,307 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,209 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,200 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 62 | 27 | 119 | 29.8% |
| As White | 103 | 35 | 13 | 55 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 27 | 14 | 64 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 92.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Barbashin usually continues c4 (28.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Barbashin usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Barbashin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Barbashin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Barbashin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Barbashin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 80.8% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 15.4% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 21.9% |
| g5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Igor Barbashin's chess games
All 208 games by Igor Barbashin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 27 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 39 | 14/3/22 | 35.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Dmitry Frolyanov | 2,556 | Lipetsk Winter Cup Rapid | D35 |
| Dec 2008 | Valerij Popov | 2,542 | chT-CFO | A26 |
| Jun 2022 | Meri Arabidze | 2,448 | Titled Tue Early | A84 |
| Jun 2006 | Alexey Kostin | 2,420 | Voronezh Open A | A30 |
| Sep 2022 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,397 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 133 | 40.5 | 2,069 |
| Lipetsk King's Gambit B | 2008 | 22 | 8 | 2,201 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region Super | 2007 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,398 |
| ch-Lipetsk City | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 17th Lipetsk A | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,095 |
| Voronezh Open A | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,447 |
| chT-CFO | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Barbashin's chess games?
208 games by Igor Barbashin, from Apr 2003 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 Barbashin has played.
What does Igor Barbashin play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Igor Barbashin opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Barbashin answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g5 (3% of games).
What openings does Igor Barbashin play as White?
As White, Igor Barbashin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Barbashin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Barbashin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Igor Barbashin's FIDE rating?
Igor Barbashin is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Igor Barbashin played?
Our database contains 208 games by Igor Barbashin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 27 draws, 119 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Barbashin?
208 games by Igor Barbashin 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.