Prepare against Igor Vershinin
FM · Russia · World #4,465 classical · FIDE ID 24256137
When preparing against Igor Vershinin, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 531 games by Igor Vershinin, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Igor Vershinin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Vershinin 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 | 2,289 | 2,334 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,317 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,349 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 531 | 240 | 88 | 203 | 45.2% |
| As White | 269 | 131 | 53 | 85 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 262 | 109 | 35 | 118 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Vershinin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Vershinin's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 52.8% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 76 | 28.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 12.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Vershinin usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vershinin usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vershinin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Vershinin usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vershinin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vershinin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 53.2% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 48 | 44.0% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 80.4% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 18.7% | 47.5% |
Igor Vershinin's chess games
All 531 games by Igor Vershinin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 240 wins, 88 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 14/1/2 | 82.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | E71 |
| Jul 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,706 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | E48 |
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | 2,696 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C55 |
| Feb 2026 | Frederik Svane | 2,645 | Titled Tue | E53 |
| Oct 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,636 | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 262 | 144.5 | 2,343 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,246 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,579 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,373 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,362 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Vershinin's chess games?
531 games by Igor Vershinin, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Vershinin has played.
What does Igor Vershinin play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Igor Vershinin opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Vershinin answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Igor Vershinin play as White?
As White, Igor Vershinin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 82.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Vershinin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Vershinin most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Igor Vershinin's FIDE rating?
Igor Vershinin is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Igor Vershinin played?
Our database contains 531 games by Igor Vershinin, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 88 draws, 203 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Vershinin?
531 games by Igor Vershinin 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.