Prepare against Ihor Samunenkov
GM · Ukraine · World #136 classical · FIDE ID 14187086
When preparing against Ihor Samunenkov, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 33.3% over 69 games.
Our database contains 3,057 games by Ihor Samunenkov, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ihor Samunenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ihor Samunenkov 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 | 2,608 | 2,616 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,489 | 2,489 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,544 | 2,544 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,057 | 1,664 | 555 | 838 | 54.4% |
| As White | 1,521 | 887 | 259 | 375 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 1,536 | 777 | 296 | 463 | 50.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ihor Samunenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ihor Samunenkov's side.
First moves as White (1,521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 914 | 60.1% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 562 | 36.9% | 71.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 1.7% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 0.9% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Samunenkov usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Samunenkov usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Samunenkov usually continues e4 (60.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 71.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Samunenkov usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Samunenkov usually continues Nf3 (72.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Samunenkov usually continues d4 (79.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (716 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 311 | 43.4% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 266 | 37.2% | 68.0% |
| e5 | 131 | 18.3% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (536 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 301 | 56.2% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 223 | 41.6% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Ihor Samunenkov's chess games
All 3,057 games by Ihor Samunenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 1,664 wins, 555 draws, 838 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 151 | 70/37/44 | 46.4% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 119 | 62/29/28 | 52.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 114 | 62/22/30 | 54.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 26/15/18 | 44.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 58 | 32/10/16 | 55.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 57 | 34/7/16 | 59.6% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 56 | 30/10/16 | 53.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 55 | 41/6/8 | 74.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 53 | 38/5/10 | 71.7% |
| A45 | London System | 44 | 29/3/12 | 65.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 89 | 47/12/30 | 52.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 87 | 37/23/27 | 42.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 75 | 37/10/28 | 49.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 74 | 42/17/15 | 56.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 70 | 33/20/17 | 47.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 69 | 23/25/21 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 67 | 31/15/21 | 46.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 64 | 28/10/26 | 43.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 58 | 34/6/18 | 58.6% |
| D02 | London System | 53 | 25/10/18 | 47.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | E36 |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,757 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,754 | World Blitz 2025 | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Wesley So | 2,752 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,884 | 1,208.5 | 2,476 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 32 | 22 | 2,460 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,579 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,567 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,539 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,723 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,491 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (15 games) · Denis Lazavik (14 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (14 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (13 games) · Rasmus Svane (11 games) · Tuan Minh Le (11 games) · Frederik Svane (11 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ihor Samunenkov's chess games?
3,057 games by Ihor Samunenkov, from Jun 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 Ihor Samunenkov has played.
What does Ihor Samunenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,521 games with White in our database, Ihor Samunenkov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ihor Samunenkov answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ihor Samunenkov play as White?
As White, Ihor Samunenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (151 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (119 games, 52.1% win rate); Indian Defense (114 games, 54.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,521 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ihor Samunenkov play as Black?
As Black, Ihor Samunenkov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (89 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (87 games, 42.5% win rate); Catalan (75 games, 49.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,536 games.
What is Ihor Samunenkov's FIDE rating?
Ihor Samunenkov is currently rated 2,608 in classical chess, 2,489 in rapid and 2,544 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,616 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ihor Samunenkov played?
Our database contains 3,057 games by Ihor Samunenkov, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,664 wins, 555 draws, 838 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ihor Samunenkov?
3,057 games by Ihor Samunenkov 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.