Prepare against Igor Lysyj
GM · FIDE · World #465 classical · FIDE ID 4150120
When preparing against Igor Lysyj, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.5% over 78 games.
Our database contains 2,717 games by Igor Lysyj, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Igor Lysyj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Lysyj 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 | 2,518 | 2,700 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,462 | 2,694 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,447 | 2,661 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,717 | 1,202 | 1,028 | 487 | 44.2% |
| As White | 1,355 | 698 | 448 | 209 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 1,362 | 504 | 580 | 278 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Lysyj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Lysyj's side.
First moves as White (1,355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,268 | 93.6% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 5.5% | 69.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lysyj usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lysyj usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lysyj usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lysyj usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lysyj usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lysyj usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (608 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 395 | 65.0% | 61.6% |
| e6 | 184 | 30.3% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 3.0% | 69.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 248 | 51.8% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 158 | 33.0% | 60.8% |
| e6 | 72 | 15.0% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Igor Lysyj's chess games
All 2,717 games by Igor Lysyj 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: 1,202 wins, 1,028 draws, 487 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 208 | 87/92/29 | 41.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 197 | 110/64/23 | 55.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 117 | 56/45/16 | 47.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 108 | 66/23/19 | 61.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 86 | 47/26/13 | 54.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 86 | 57/13/16 | 66.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 85 | 34/39/12 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 47 | 22/14/11 | 46.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 44 | 25/12/7 | 56.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 42 | 14/21/7 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 101 | 33/50/18 | 32.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 80 | 26/39/15 | 32.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 78 | 16/43/19 | 20.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 71 | 34/18/19 | 47.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 68 | 16/46/6 | 23.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 64 | 16/34/14 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 18/25/9 | 34.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 12/26/13 | 23.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 46 | 23/10/13 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 46 | 19/16/11 | 41.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,770 | ch-RUS 67th | A30 |
| Jun 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,764 | Titled Tue | D27 |
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Sep 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,738 | Titled Tue | C53 |
| Nov 2014 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,738 | ch-RUS 67th | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 657 | 443.5 | 2,524 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 57 | 39.5 | 2,550 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 46 | 36 | 2,623 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2019 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,694 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 33 | 20 | 2,601 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2007 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,540 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2023 | 29 | 22 | 2,604 |
| ch-RUS U26 | 2013 | 27 | 23 | 2,621 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Volkov (22 games) · Dmitry Bocharov (16 games) · Evgeny Alekseev (15 games) · Nikita Vitiugov (14 games) · Maxim Matlakov (14 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (14 games) · Artyom Timofeev (12 games) · Leinier Dominguez Perez (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Lysyj's chess games?
2,717 games by Igor Lysyj, 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 Lysyj has played.
What does Igor Lysyj play on the first move as White?
Across 1,355 games with White in our database, Igor Lysyj opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Lysyj answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Igor Lysyj play as White?
As White, Igor Lysyj's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (208 games, 41.8% win rate); Catalan (197 games, 55.8% win rate); Indian Defense (117 games, 47.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Lysyj play as Black?
As Black, Igor Lysyj most often plays: Catalan (101 games, 32.7% win rate); English Opening (80 games, 32.5% win rate); Indian Defense (78 games, 20.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,362 games.
What is Igor Lysyj's FIDE rating?
Igor Lysyj is currently rated 2,518 in classical chess, 2,462 in rapid and 2,447 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,700 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Igor Lysyj played?
Our database contains 2,717 games by Igor Lysyj, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,202 wins, 1,028 draws, 487 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Lysyj?
2,717 games by Igor Lysyj 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.