Prepare against Ivan Bender
FM · HRV · World #8,836 classical · FIDE ID 14503468
Our database contains 596 games by Ivan Bender, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Bender's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Bender 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 | 2,189 | 2,337 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,272 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,284 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 249 | 135 | 212 | 41.8% |
| As White | 292 | 139 | 68 | 85 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 304 | 110 | 67 | 127 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Bender's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Bender's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 146 | 50.0% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 108 | 37.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 12.0% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bender usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bender usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bender usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bender usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bender usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Bender usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 60.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 34 | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 9.3% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 62.7% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 30 | 36.1% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Ivan Bender's chess games
All 596 games by Ivan Bender 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: 249 wins, 135 draws, 212 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 17/8/16 | 41.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Mladen Palac | 2,575 | 15th Bizovac Metalis Open | E32 |
| Mar 2007 | Ivan Zaja | 2,458 | Zagreb Open | B90 |
| Jun 2002 | Branko Rogulj | 2,454 | 2nd Velika Gorica Open | B03 |
| Nov 2002 | Branko Filipovic | 2,446 | ch-CRO | B00 |
| Mar 2015 | Ivan Leventic | 2,445 | Osijek Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open | 2015 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,324 |
| Zagreb Open A | 2013 | 26 | 8 | 2,224 |
| CRO Cup | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-CRO | 2002 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,272 |
| chT1B-CRO | 2014 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,374 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 16 | 11 | 2,316 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 14 | 9 | 2,245 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Bender's chess games?
596 games by Ivan Bender, 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 Ivan Bender has played.
What does Ivan Bender play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Ivan Bender opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Bender answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ivan Bender play as White?
As White, Ivan Bender's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Bender play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Bender most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Ivan Bender's FIDE rating?
Ivan Bender is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ivan Bender played?
Our database contains 596 games by Ivan Bender, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 135 draws, 212 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Bender?
596 games by Ivan Bender 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.