Prepare against Igor Sakhyanov
Russia · World #107,681 classical · FIDE ID 54188016
When preparing against Igor Sakhyanov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Igor Sakhyanov, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sakhyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sakhyanov 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 | 1,708 | 1,822 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,741 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,785 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Sakhyanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Sakhyanov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Sakhyanov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sakhyanov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Sakhyanov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sakhyanov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Igor Sakhyanov's chess games
All 33 games by Igor Sakhyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D67 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Vladimir Eremeenko | 1,851 | ch-Irkutsk | A05 |
| Apr 2016 | Alexey Osipov | 1,660 | Irkutsk Spring | D67 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Shcherbakov | 1,633 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D53 |
| Jul 2016 | Petr Popov | 1,573 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D06 |
| Jul 2016 | Yulia Derevyanko | 1,568 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2016 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,823 |
| Irkutsk Spring | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sakhyanov's chess games?
33 games by Igor Sakhyanov, from Feb 2016 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 Sakhyanov has played.
What does Igor Sakhyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Igor Sakhyanov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sakhyanov answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Sakhyanov play as White?
As White, Igor Sakhyanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sakhyanov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sakhyanov most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Igor Sakhyanov's FIDE rating?
Igor Sakhyanov is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Igor Sakhyanov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Igor Sakhyanov, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sakhyanov?
33 games by Igor Sakhyanov 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.