Prepare against Igor Velikanov
FM · Russia · World #38,945 classical · FIDE ID 4114256
When preparing against Igor Velikanov, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Igor Velikanov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Velikanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Velikanov 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 | 1,940 | 2,320 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,315 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 2,315 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 81 | 47 | 35 | 49.7% |
| As White | 82 | 46 | 21 | 15 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 35 | 26 | 20 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Velikanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Velikanov's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 61.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 26.8% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 12.2% | 85.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 60.6% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 39.4% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 85.3% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Igor Velikanov's chess games
All 163 games by Igor Velikanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 81 wins, 47 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Alexander Kalinin | 2,459 | ch-Kolomna City | D45 |
| Oct 2015 | Anton Sitnikov | 2,440 | Moscow Kolomenskaya Open | C26 |
| Sep 2012 | Vladimir Berestnev | 2,341 | Kolomna Open A | D37 |
| Sep 2012 | Sergey Zhurov | 2,301 | Kolomna Open A | A57 |
| Jan 2010 | Anatoly Alexandrov | 2,260 | ch-Kolomna | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Kolomenskaya Open | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Kolomna City | 2008 | 14 | 11 | 2,386 |
| ch-Kolomna final 59th | 2009 | 12 | 10 | 2,383 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Kolomna | 2009 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,366 |
| ch-Kolomna | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,411 |
| 62nd Kolomna Championship | 2012 | 10 | 8 | 2,314 |
| 67th ch-Kolomna | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Velikanov's chess games?
163 games by Igor Velikanov, from Apr 2007 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 Velikanov has played.
What does Igor Velikanov play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Igor Velikanov opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Velikanov answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Igor Velikanov play as White?
As White, Igor Velikanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Velikanov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Velikanov most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Igor Velikanov's FIDE rating?
Igor Velikanov is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Igor Velikanov played?
Our database contains 163 games by Igor Velikanov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 47 draws, 35 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Velikanov?
163 games by Igor Velikanov 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.