Prepare against Igor Tsyn
Israel · World #22,775 classical · FIDE ID 34392041
Our database contains 33 games by Igor Tsyn, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Tsyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Tsyn 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 | 2,035 | 2,154 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,983 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Tsyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Tsyn's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (79% of these games) — Tsyn usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tsyn usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Tsyn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tsyn usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Igor Tsyn's chess games
All 33 games by Igor Tsyn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Sergei Terentiev | 2,285 | 1st Cyprus Open | B38 |
| Dec 2019 | Matan Gorodetzky | 2,284 | Jerusalem Israel Open | C08 |
| Jun 2019 | Arie Axelrod | 2,227 | Netanya Open | B33 |
| Nov 2022 | Gordon Meyer | 2,204 | 30th Wch Seniors 50 | B30 |
| Jul 2019 | Michael Karp | 2,194 | Netanya Open | D76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 1st Cyprus Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| 22nd ch-Euro Seniors | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,011 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 50 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,124 |
| Dublin Gonzaga Masters | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,851 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1993 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Tsyn's chess games?
33 games by Igor Tsyn, from Sep 2018 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 Tsyn has played.
What does Igor Tsyn play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Igor Tsyn opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Tsyn answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Igor Tsyn play as White?
As White, Igor Tsyn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Tsyn play as Black?
As Black, Igor Tsyn most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Igor Tsyn's FIDE rating?
Igor Tsyn is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Igor Tsyn played?
Our database contains 33 games by Igor Tsyn, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Tsyn?
33 games by Igor Tsyn 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.