Prepare against Igor Mamut
Israel · World #19,558 classical · FIDE ID 2803020
When preparing against Igor Mamut, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 36 games by Igor Mamut, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Mamut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Mamut 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 | 2,061 | 2,287 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,094 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,099 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 22.2% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Mamut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Mamut's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mamut usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mamut usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mamut usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Igor Mamut's chess games
All 36 games by Igor Mamut 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,387 | ch-ISR | A91 |
| Mar 2005 | Andras Horvath | 2,330 | Budapest FS03 IM-B | B89 |
| Mar 2005 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,292 | Budapest FS03 IM-B | D00 |
| Nov 2010 | Simcho Kataev | 2,281 | ch-ISR | A36 |
| Apr 2006 | Lili Toth | 2,229 | Budapest FS04 IM | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2006 | 13 | 7 | 2,308 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,359 |
| ch-ISR | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-Leningrad 56 | 1983 | 2 | 0 | 2,200 |
| 18th Metz Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Mamut's chess games?
36 games by Igor Mamut, 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 Mamut has played.
What does Igor Mamut play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Igor Mamut opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Mamut answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Igor Mamut play as White?
As White, Igor Mamut's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Mamut play as Black?
As Black, Igor Mamut most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Igor Mamut's FIDE rating?
Igor Mamut is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Igor Mamut played?
Our database contains 36 games by Igor Mamut, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Mamut?
36 games by Igor Mamut 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.