Prepare against Igor Sannikov
Kazakhstan · World #58,343 classical · FIDE ID 13702513
Our database contains 46 games by Igor Sannikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sannikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sannikov 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 | 1,862 | 2,267 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 2,261 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,261 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 43.5% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 40.9% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (90% of these games) — Sannikov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Sannikov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 27.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sannikov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sannikov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Sannikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Igor Sannikov's chess games
All 46 games by Igor Sannikov 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Tomas Studnicka | 2,351 | World Corporate East E | D45 |
| Feb 2021 | Jianwen Wong | 2,313 | World Corporate East E | A46 |
| Dec 2007 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,164 | Pavlodar Open | A34 |
| Dec 2015 | A. Kanaev | 2,033 | Pavlodar Open | A18 |
| Dec 2007 | Guliskhan Nakhbayeva | 2,024 | Pavlodar Open | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 27 | 12 | 2,091 |
| ch-Omsk | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| World Corporate East E | 2021 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,506 |
| ch-KAZ sf | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,080 |
| World Corporate Final | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sannikov's chess games?
46 games by Igor Sannikov, 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 Sannikov has played.
What does Igor Sannikov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Igor Sannikov opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sannikov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Igor Sannikov play as White?
As White, Igor Sannikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sannikov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sannikov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Igor Sannikov's FIDE rating?
Igor Sannikov is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Igor Sannikov played?
Our database contains 46 games by Igor Sannikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sannikov?
46 games by Igor Sannikov 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.