Prepare against Igor Tretiak
Ukraine · World #28,532 classical · FIDE ID 34154612
When preparing against Igor Tretiak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Igor Tretiak, covering Jan 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Igor Tretiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Tretiak 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 | 2,146 | 2,146 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,050 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 31.6% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 1,434 rated games against 776 different opponents, across 151 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 171 | 73 | 41 | 57 | 42.7% | 1,753 | 1,762 | 9 |
| Rapid | 720 | 377 | 74 | 269 | 52.4% | 1,700 | 1,738 | 13 |
| Blitz | 512 | 264 | 34 | 214 | 51.6% | 1,776 | 1,794 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 625 | 183 | 62 | 380 | 29.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 631 | 423 | 79 | 129 | 67.0% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 19 vs FM · 16 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 149 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 172 | 94 | 22 | 56 | 1,883 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 364 | 194 | 55 | 115 | 1,895 | 1,976 |
| 2024 | 368 | 191 | 40 | 137 | 1,805 | 1,845 |
| 2023 | 299 | 154 | 26 | 119 | 1,536 | 1,542 |
| 2022 | 139 | 57 | 9 | 73 | 1,447 | 1,372 |
| 2021 | 60 | 24 | 2 | 34 | 1,409 | 1,162 |
| 2020 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1,373 | 973 |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1,245 | 1,063 |
Where Igor Tretiak has played
Ukraine (128) · Slovenia (5) · Poland (4) · Czechia (3) · Romania (3) · Albania (2) · Greece (2) · Montenegro (2) · Bulgaria (1) · Israel (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Tretiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Tretiak's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Tretiak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Tretiak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Igor Tretiak's chess games
All 38 games by Igor Tretiak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Yamac Samani | 2,316 | Brasov Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Group A | ? |
| Mar 2024 | Oleksandr Vasynda | 2,219 | Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Kacper Kilarski | 2,048 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | B21 |
| Jul 2026 | Zakhar Karpinets | 1,994 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | C41 |
| May 2026 | Igor Ocheretnyi | 1,911 | Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brody Bryvko Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,676 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,143 |
| Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,895 |
| Lviv Rapid Championship | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,886 |
| EU-ch U10 rapid | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,625 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,136 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,867 |
| Romania GP Brasov 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Tretiak's chess games?
38 games by Igor Tretiak, from Jan 2020 to Oct 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 Tretiak has played.
What does Igor Tretiak play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Igor Tretiak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Tretiak answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Tretiak play as White?
As White, Igor Tretiak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Tretiak play as Black?
As Black, Igor Tretiak most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Igor Tretiak's FIDE rating?
Igor Tretiak is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Igor Tretiak played?
Our database contains 38 games by Igor Tretiak, covering Jan 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Tretiak?
38 games by Igor Tretiak 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.