Prepare against Igor Khenkin
GM · DEU · World #699 classical · FIDE ID 4659600
Our database contains 2,799 games by Igor Khenkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Khenkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Khenkin 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 | 2,487 | 2,670 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,501 | 2,653 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,621 | 2,659 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,799 | 1,246 | 1,222 | 331 | 44.5% |
| As White | 1,427 | 758 | 545 | 124 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 1,372 | 488 | 677 | 207 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Khenkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Khenkin's side.
First moves as White (1,427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,322 | 92.6% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 5.3% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 0.9% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 0.9% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Khenkin usually continues c4 (72.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Khenkin usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Khenkin usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Khenkin usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Khenkin usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Khenkin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (671 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 451 | 67.2% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 147 | 21.9% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 32 | 4.8% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 2.7% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (452 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 266 | 58.8% | 61.7% |
| Nf6 | 182 | 40.3% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Igor Khenkin's chess games
All 2,799 games by Igor Khenkin 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: 1,246 wins, 1,222 draws, 331 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 198 | 97/86/15 | 49.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 151 | 81/59/11 | 53.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 137 | 53/68/16 | 38.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 89 | 61/22/6 | 68.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 88 | 56/26/6 | 63.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 84 | 35/43/6 | 41.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 58 | 33/17/8 | 56.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 54 | 33/16/5 | 61.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 44 | 32/9/3 | 72.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 41 | 23/17/1 | 56.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 164 | 62/89/13 | 37.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 160 | 47/96/17 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 120 | 45/47/28 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 77 | 31/38/8 | 40.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 60 | 25/30/5 | 41.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 49 | 16/21/12 | 32.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 42 | 10/28/4 | 23.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 11/21/10 | 26.2% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 41 | 11/23/7 | 26.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/15/6 | 44.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Hao Wang | 2,752 | 41st Dortmund SuperGM | E94 |
| Apr 2010 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,737 | 17th chT-RUS | B12 |
| Nov 2008 | Judit Polgar | 2,711 | chT-HUN 0809 | E32 |
| Feb 2002 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,704 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | E48 |
| Mar 2012 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,700 | 13th EU-ch | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 71 | 32 | 2,226 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 42 | 36.5 | 2,446 |
| Geneve Open | 2004 | 39 | 27 | 2,611 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,698 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2018 | 28 | 20 | 2,509 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2018 | 27 | 17 | 2,535 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,554 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,632 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Epishin (17 games) · Leonid Milov (13 games) · Daniel Fridman (10 games) · Vladimir Akopian (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Khenkin's chess games?
2,799 games by Igor Khenkin, 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 Khenkin has played.
What does Igor Khenkin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,427 games with White in our database, Igor Khenkin opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Khenkin answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Igor Khenkin play as White?
As White, Igor Khenkin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (198 games, 49.0% win rate); Indian Defense (151 games, 53.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (137 games, 38.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Khenkin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Khenkin most often plays: Slav Defense (164 games, 37.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (160 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (120 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,372 games.
What is Igor Khenkin's FIDE rating?
Igor Khenkin is currently rated 2,487 in classical chess, 2,501 in rapid and 2,621 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,670 (May 2012).
How many games has Igor Khenkin played?
Our database contains 2,799 games by Igor Khenkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,246 wins, 1,222 draws, 331 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Khenkin?
2,799 games by Igor Khenkin 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.