Prepare against Igor Ismagilov
FM · Russia · World #3,407 classical · FIDE ID 44100507
Our database contains 165 games by Igor Ismagilov, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Ismagilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Ismagilov 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 | 2,323 | 2,330 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,278 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,316 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 42 | 42 | 81 | 25.5% |
| As White | 79 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 22 | 22 | 42 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Ismagilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Ismagilov's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 70.5% | 33.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 33.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 71.0% | 34.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 43.2% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 16 | 43.2% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Igor Ismagilov's chess games
All 165 games by Igor Ismagilov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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: 42 wins, 42 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Yoseph Theolifus Taher | 2,451 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A25 |
| Oct 2025 | Dmitry Rostovtsev | 2,446 | ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | A20 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,360 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C02 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Timerkhanov | 2,336 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 7 | 2,034 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,422 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,247 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,166 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Ismagilov's chess games?
165 games by Igor Ismagilov, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Ismagilov has played.
What does Igor Ismagilov play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Igor Ismagilov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Ismagilov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Igor Ismagilov play as White?
As White, Igor Ismagilov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Ismagilov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Ismagilov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Igor Ismagilov's FIDE rating?
Igor Ismagilov is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Igor Ismagilov played?
Our database contains 165 games by Igor Ismagilov, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 42 draws, 81 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Ismagilov?
165 games by Igor Ismagilov 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.