Prepare against Igor Ivanov
LVA · World #6,601 classical · FIDE ID 34137430
When preparing against Igor Ivanov, expect 1.e4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 119 games by Igor Ivanov, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Ivanov 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 | 2,233 | 2,233 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,273 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,291 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 36 | 26 | 57 | 30.3% |
| As White | 59 | 19 | 14 | 26 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 12 | 31 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 35.6% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 35.6% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 18.6% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 41.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Igor Ivanov's chess games
All 119 games by Igor Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 36 wins, 26 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Lukas Handler | 2,418 | 14th Teplice Open | A21 |
| Jun 2026 | Matiss Mustaps | 2,371 | Baltic Countries Rapid | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova | 2,355 | 15th Split Open 2026 | A11 |
| Aug 2026 | Hubert Zieba | 2,328 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | A11 |
| Apr 2019 | Valdis Tronenkovs | 2,303 | ch-LAT | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teberda Open 07 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Tula Rjazanov Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| Palanga Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| ch-LAT | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Latvijas 2026. gada 1/2 fināls | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| Ljubljana Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Ivanov's chess games?
119 games by Igor Ivanov, from Jan 2013 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 Ivanov has played.
What does Igor Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Igor Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Ivanov answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Igor Ivanov play as White?
As White, Igor Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Ivanov most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Igor Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Igor Ivanov is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Igor Ivanov played?
Our database contains 119 games by Igor Ivanov, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 57 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Ivanov?
119 games by Igor Ivanov 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.