Prepare against Igor Sevo
FM · HRV · World #6,711 classical · FIDE ID 14503174
Our database contains 140 games by Igor Sevo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sevo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sevo 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 | 2,231 | 2,333 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,253 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 35 | 52 | 53 | 25.0% |
| As White | 72 | 18 | 29 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Sevo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Sevo's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 86.1% | 43.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sevo usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sevo usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sevo usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sevo usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sevo usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sevo usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 65.4% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Igor Sevo's chess games
All 140 games by Igor Sevo 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: 35 wins, 52 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Ante Saric | 2,489 | 24th Pula Open | E60 |
| Sep 2003 | Davorin Kuljasevic | 2,419 | chT-CRO | B33 |
| Jun 2009 | Janez Barle | 2,411 | 23rd Pula Open | B28 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,400 | Zagreb Open | A43 |
| Jun 2013 | Andrew J Ledger | 2,389 | 27th Pula Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Paks Atom Cup IM | 1998 | 11 | 2 | 2,047 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,213 |
| chT-CRO | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2,041 |
| 28th Pula Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| Werfen Open B | 1992 | 7 | 5 | 2,476 |
| chT2-CRO | 1995 | 7 | 2 | 2,081 |
| 2nd Topusko Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sevo's chess games?
140 games by Igor Sevo, 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 Sevo has played.
What does Igor Sevo play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Igor Sevo opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sevo answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Igor Sevo play as White?
As White, Igor Sevo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sevo play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sevo most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Igor Sevo's FIDE rating?
Igor Sevo is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Igor Sevo played?
Our database contains 140 games by Igor Sevo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 52 draws, 53 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sevo?
140 games by Igor Sevo 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.