Prepare against Igor Neyman
FM · DEU · World #4,917 classical · FIDE ID 4668820
Our database contains 463 games by Igor Neyman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Neyman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Neyman 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 | 2,276 | 2,366 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,364 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 170 | 199 | 94 | 36.7% |
| As White | 236 | 93 | 107 | 36 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 227 | 77 | 92 | 58 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Neyman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Neyman's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 224 | 94.9% | 61.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Neyman usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Neyman usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Neyman usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Neyman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Neyman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Neyman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 86.2% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.3% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 69.4% | 59.0% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 26.4% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
Igor Neyman's chess games
All 463 games by Igor Neyman 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: 170 wins, 199 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/12/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 46 | 13/19/14 | 28.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Bence Korpa | 2,560 | BL2-Sued 1920 | D58 |
| May 2017 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,549 | 22nd Stuttgart Open | A14 |
| Oct 2014 | Felix Graf | 2,488 | 9th Deizisau Open | D30 |
| Apr 2014 | Tobias Hirneise | 2,459 | 18th Neckar Open A | E43 |
| Jan 2020 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,439 | chT-AUT 1920 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 23 | 15 | 2,211 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,269 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,377 |
| chT-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,385 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Neyman's chess games?
463 games by Igor Neyman, 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 Neyman has played.
What does Igor Neyman play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Igor Neyman opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Neyman answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Igor Neyman play as White?
As White, Igor Neyman's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Neyman play as Black?
As Black, Igor Neyman most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Igor Neyman's FIDE rating?
Igor Neyman is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Igor Neyman played?
Our database contains 463 games by Igor Neyman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 199 draws, 94 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Neyman?
463 games by Igor Neyman 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.