Prepare against Igor Goldenberg
IM · Australia · World #2,936 classical · FIDE ID 3201970
When preparing against Igor Goldenberg, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Igor Goldenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Goldenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Goldenberg 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 | 2,341 | 2,411 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,351 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,338 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 149 | 91 | 57 | 50.0% |
| As White | 148 | 85 | 42 | 21 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 150 | 64 | 49 | 36 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Goldenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Goldenberg's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 41.2% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 35.1% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 34 | 23.0% | 77.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Goldenberg usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Goldenberg usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Goldenberg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Goldenberg usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Goldenberg usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Goldenberg usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 94.3% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 52.7% | 75.9% |
| d5 | 25 | 45.5% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Igor Goldenberg's chess games
All 298 games by Igor Goldenberg 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: 149 wins, 91 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 12/7/1 | 60.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 45 | 18/12/15 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 8/9/7 | 32.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Ian Rogers | 2,564 | 44th Doeberl Cup | D83 |
| Oct 2008 | Hedinn Steingrimsson | 2,540 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team | D48 |
| Oct 2008 | Jose Gonzalez Garcia | 2,508 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team | D94 |
| Nov 2005 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,462 | Elwood-ch | E10 |
| Dec 2006 | Dejan Antic | 2,437 | Australian Masters A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Victoria | 2014 | 51 | 35.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-AUS | 2014 | 33 | 20 | 2,373 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,363 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,248 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-AUS Open | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,379 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| Australian Masters A | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dusan Stojic (12 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 298 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Goldenberg's chess games?
298 games by Igor Goldenberg, 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 Goldenberg has played.
What does Igor Goldenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Igor Goldenberg opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Goldenberg answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Igor Goldenberg play as White?
As White, Igor Goldenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Goldenberg play as Black?
As Black, Igor Goldenberg most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Igor Goldenberg's FIDE rating?
Igor Goldenberg is currently rated 2,341 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Igor Goldenberg played?
Our database contains 298 games by Igor Goldenberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 91 draws, 57 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Goldenberg?
298 games by Igor Goldenberg 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.