Prepare against Igor Nevsky
Russia · World #94,100 classical · FIDE ID 24134961
When preparing against Igor Nevsky, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 75.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Igor Nevsky, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Nevsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Nevsky 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 | 1,747 | 1,963 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,892 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 62 | 17 | 62 | 44.0% |
| As White | 72 | 38 | 10 | 24 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 7 | 38 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Nevsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Nevsky's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 97.2% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nevsky usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nevsky usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nevsky usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nevsky usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nevsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 65.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.0% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Igor Nevsky's chess games
All 141 games by Igor Nevsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 17 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 12/0/4 | 75.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Evgeny Grudinin | 2,148 | ch-Irkutsk final Open | C48 |
| Jun 2013 | Nikolay Eliseev | 2,104 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | B90 |
| Jun 2012 | Oleg Bogun | 2,099 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D11 |
| Jun 2013 | Anatoly Besedin | 2,035 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | C41 |
| Mar 2017 | Alexander Pivovarov | 2,033 | ch-Angarsk | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2016 | 44 | 26 | 1,955 |
| ch-Angarsk | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,008 |
| Irkutsk Veda | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
| ch-Dimitrovgrad | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 5th Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| Irkutsk Veda Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,012 |
| 13th Ulan-Ude Baikal Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region sf3 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Nevsky's chess games?
141 games by Igor Nevsky, from Jul 2009 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 Nevsky has played.
What does Igor Nevsky play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Igor Nevsky opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Nevsky answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Igor Nevsky play as White?
As White, Igor Nevsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Center Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Nevsky play as Black?
As Black, Igor Nevsky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Igor Nevsky's FIDE rating?
Igor Nevsky is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Igor Nevsky played?
Our database contains 141 games by Igor Nevsky, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 17 draws, 62 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Nevsky?
141 games by Igor Nevsky 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.