Prepare against Igor Tsyganov
FM · United States · World #12,719 classical · FIDE ID 4120906
Our database contains 100 games by Igor Tsyganov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Tsyganov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Tsyganov 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 | 2,132 | 2,329 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35.0% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 90.2% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tsyganov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Tsyganov usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tsyganov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tsyganov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tsyganov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (25% of these games) — Tsyganov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Igor Tsyganov's chess games
All 100 games by Igor Tsyganov 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, 34 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Anatoly Lein | 2,416 | Chicago Open 12th | E12 |
| Oct 2007 | Ray Robson | 2,368 | 06th Chicago North Am | B32 |
| Nov 2008 | Angelo Young | 2,358 | 17th Skokie North Am | D90 |
| Apr 2006 | Igor Sorkin | 2,356 | Schaumburg IM-C | E21 |
| May 2003 | Andrie Zaremba | 2,342 | Chicago Open 12th | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow Open | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,453 |
| 06th Chicago North Am | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,264 |
| 09th Chicago North Am | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,266 |
| Schaumburg IM-C | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,293 |
| 17th Skokie North Am | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,492 |
| RUS-Cup8 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| Illinois Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Vermont CCA Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Tsyganov's chess games?
100 games by Igor Tsyganov, 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 Tsyganov has played.
What does Igor Tsyganov play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Igor Tsyganov opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Tsyganov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Tsyganov play as White?
As White, Igor Tsyganov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Tsyganov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Tsyganov most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Igor Tsyganov's FIDE rating?
Igor Tsyganov is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Igor Tsyganov played?
Our database contains 100 games by Igor Tsyganov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 34 draws, 31 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Tsyganov?
100 games by Igor Tsyganov 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.