Prepare against Igor Mandrikin
Russia · World #4,981 classical · FIDE ID 4136934
Our database contains 88 games by Igor Mandrikin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Mandrikin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Mandrikin 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 | 2,274 | 2,386 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,296 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,265 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 48.9% |
| As White | 42 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Mandrikin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Mandrikin's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 85.7% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mandrikin usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mandrikin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mandrikin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mandrikin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mandrikin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mandrikin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Igor Mandrikin's chess games
All 88 games by Igor Mandrikin 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Pavel Kotenko | 2,403 | Azov Don Cup | C45 |
| Jan 2013 | Sergey Mikhailov | 2,377 | Dvorkovich Memorial Open | D03 |
| Mar 2007 | Elena Tomilova | 2,295 | 60th ch-RUS zt | B90 |
| Jul 2011 | Oleg Dobrovolsky | 2,282 | Azov Don Cup | C02 |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Olshansky | 2,245 | 60th ch-RUS zt | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60th ch-RUS zt | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,246 |
| 8th Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| ch-South FR | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| 5th Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 62nd ch-RUS zt qual | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| 4th Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,288 |
| Azov Don Cup | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Mandrikin's chess games?
88 games by Igor Mandrikin, 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 Mandrikin has played.
What does Igor Mandrikin play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Igor Mandrikin opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Mandrikin answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Igor Mandrikin play as White?
As White, Igor Mandrikin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Mandrikin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Mandrikin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Igor Mandrikin's FIDE rating?
Igor Mandrikin is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Igor Mandrikin played?
Our database contains 88 games by Igor Mandrikin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Mandrikin?
88 games by Igor Mandrikin 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.