Prepare against Igor Efimov
GM · MCO · World #5,388 classical · FIDE ID 806404
When preparing against Igor Efimov, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 2,048 games by Igor Efimov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Igor Efimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Efimov 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 | 2,263 | 2,497 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,362 | 2,530 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,403 | 2,496 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,048 | 1,020 | 570 | 458 | 49.8% |
| As White | 1,029 | 543 | 291 | 195 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 1,019 | 477 | 279 | 263 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Efimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Efimov's side.
First moves as White (1,029 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 692 | 67.2% | 67.8% |
| e4 | 186 | 18.1% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 118 | 11.5% | 72.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Efimov usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Efimov usually continues c4 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Efimov usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Efimov usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Efimov usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Efimov usually continues d4 (70.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (524 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 308 | 58.8% | 69.5% |
| e5 | 56 | 10.7% | 51.8% |
| c6 | 40 | 7.6% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 38 | 7.3% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 38 | 7.3% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 34 | 6.5% | 69.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 40.7% | 69.5% |
| e6 | 68 | 21.1% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 56 | 17.4% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 53 | 16.5% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.2% | 12.5% |
Igor Efimov's chess games
All 2,048 games by Igor Efimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,020 wins, 570 draws, 458 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 89 | 46/28/15 | 51.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 86 | 53/12/21 | 61.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 82 | 40/28/14 | 48.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 57 | 28/16/13 | 49.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 34/8/10 | 65.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 44 | 19/14/11 | 43.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 42 | 24/8/10 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 30 | 20/4/6 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 20/5/5 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 196 | 118/46/32 | 60.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 64 | 29/22/13 | 45.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 22/10/14 | 47.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 17/17/9 | 39.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 23/9/8 | 57.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 28/4/7 | 71.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 17/9/9 | 48.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 7/9/13 | 24.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Oleg Korneev | 2,638 | 8th Trieste Open | B60 |
| Dec 1999 | Igor Khenkin | 2,633 | 42nd Reggio Emilia 9900 | B18 |
| Jun 2018 | Kacper Piorun | 2,633 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C03 |
| May 1997 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,630 | 11th chT-EU | C50 |
| Oct 2009 | Luke J McShane | 2,615 | 17th chT-EU | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2011 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,467 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,483 |
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 24 | 15 | 2,476 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 19 | 11 | 2,434 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 19 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Bozen Open | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 2,481 |
| Genova Open | 2001 | 17 | 12 | 2,471 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (17 games) · Paolo Vezzosi (13 games) · Stefan Djuric (12 games) · Lexy Ortega (10 games) · Fred Berend (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Efimov's chess games?
2,048 games by Igor Efimov, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Efimov has played.
What does Igor Efimov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,029 games with White in our database, Igor Efimov opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Efimov answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Igor Efimov play as White?
As White, Igor Efimov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (89 games, 51.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (86 games, 61.6% win rate); Slav Defense (82 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,029 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Efimov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Efimov most often plays: Sicilian (196 games, 60.2% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (46 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,019 games.
What is Igor Efimov's FIDE rating?
Igor Efimov is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,362 in rapid and 2,403 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Igor Efimov played?
Our database contains 2,048 games by Igor Efimov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,020 wins, 570 draws, 458 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Efimov?
2,048 games by Igor Efimov 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.