Prepare against Ivan Bondarenko
Russia · World #13,127 classical · FIDE ID 34152153
When preparing against Ivan Bondarenko, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 103 games by Ivan Bondarenko, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Bondarenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Bondarenko 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 | 2,128 | 2,253 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,269 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,189 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 41 | 29 | 33 | 39.8% |
| As White | 47 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Bondarenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Bondarenko's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 91.5% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Bondarenko usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bondarenko usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bondarenko usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bondarenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Bondarenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bondarenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Ivan Bondarenko's chess games
All 103 games by Ivan Bondarenko in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 41 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,616 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | E38 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexei Saveliev | 2,390 | ch-St Petersburg 96th | E36 |
| Aug 2017 | Tran Minh Thang | 2,367 | St Petersburg Summer Open | D72 |
| Oct 2017 | Mikhail Ekdyshman | 2,366 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | E32 |
| Mar 2023 | Tamerlan Chyndygyr | 2,290 | ch-St Petersburg 96th | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,126 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-RUS U18 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,177 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,289 |
| ch-St Petersburg 96th | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
| St Petersburg Early Bird Rating | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Bondarenko's chess games?
103 games by Ivan Bondarenko, from Mar 2013 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 Ivan Bondarenko has played.
What does Ivan Bondarenko play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Ivan Bondarenko opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Bondarenko answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Bondarenko play as White?
As White, Ivan Bondarenko's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Bondarenko play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Bondarenko most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Ivan Bondarenko's FIDE rating?
Ivan Bondarenko is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Ivan Bondarenko played?
Our database contains 103 games by Ivan Bondarenko, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 29 draws, 33 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Bondarenko?
103 games by Ivan Bondarenko 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.