Prepare against Ivan Cheparinov
GM · BGR · World #91 classical · FIDE ID 2905540
When preparing against Ivan Cheparinov, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.8% over 73 games.
Our database contains 3,071 games by Ivan Cheparinov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Cheparinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Cheparinov 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 | 2,631 | 2,718 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,612 | 2,727 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,575 | 2,694 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,071 | 1,308 | 1,232 | 531 | 42.6% |
| As White | 1,546 | 766 | 569 | 211 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 1,525 | 542 | 663 | 320 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Cheparinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Cheparinov's side.
First moves as White (1,546 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 753 | 48.7% | 66.9% |
| e4 | 625 | 40.4% | 69.8% |
| Nf3 | 129 | 8.3% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 39 | 2.5% | 60.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Cheparinov usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cheparinov usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cheparinov usually continues c4 (76.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 69.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cheparinov usually continues Nf3 (75.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cheparinov usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cheparinov usually continues d4 (68.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (694 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 429 | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 183 | 26.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 56 | 8.1% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (548 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 425 | 77.6% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 93 | 17.0% | 41.9% |
| f5 | 19 | 3.5% | 65.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Ivan Cheparinov's chess games
All 3,071 games by Ivan Cheparinov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,308 wins, 1,232 draws, 531 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 139 | 67/51/21 | 48.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 136 | 53/62/21 | 39.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 101 | 49/36/16 | 48.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 51/19/8 | 65.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 74 | 32/34/8 | 43.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 71 | 42/19/10 | 59.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 66 | 29/28/9 | 43.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 28/18/4 | 56.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 39 | 19/12/8 | 48.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 17/17/3 | 45.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 151 | 67/58/26 | 44.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 83 | 22/43/18 | 26.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 83 | 37/34/12 | 44.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 73 | 13/37/23 | 17.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 68 | 23/30/15 | 33.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 62 | 26/25/11 | 41.9% |
| A33 | English Opening | 54 | 18/25/11 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 48 | 10/32/6 | 20.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 46 | 13/24/9 | 28.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 8/24/8 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,876 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | A43 |
| May 2019 | Hao Wang | 2,795 | Hengshui IMSA Rapid | C65 |
| Jun 2014 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,791 | 8th Wch Blitz | E60 |
| Aug 2015 | Wesley So | 2,779 | chT-TUR | E08 |
| Dec 2021 | Levon Aronian | 2,772 | Wch Rapid | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 145 | 79.5 | 2,637 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 126 | 76 | 2,704 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 82 | 44 | 2,641 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 76 | 39 | 2,644 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 72 | 51.5 | 2,572 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 48 | 24 | 2,666 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 47 | 27.5 | 2,722 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 44 | 27.5 | 2,638 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Saric (26 games) · Alexander Moiseenko (21 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (21 games) · Magnus Carlsen (20 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (20 games) · Rauf Mamedov (16 games) · David Navara (15 games) · Etienne Bacrot (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Cheparinov's chess games?
3,071 games by Ivan Cheparinov, from Apr 2003 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 Cheparinov has played.
What does Ivan Cheparinov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,546 games with White in our database, Ivan Cheparinov opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Cheparinov answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivan Cheparinov play as White?
As White, Ivan Cheparinov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (139 games, 48.2% win rate); Catalan (136 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (101 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,546 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Cheparinov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Cheparinov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (151 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (83 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian (83 games, 44.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,525 games.
What is Ivan Cheparinov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Cheparinov is currently rated 2,631 in classical chess, 2,612 in rapid and 2,575 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,718 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Ivan Cheparinov played?
Our database contains 3,071 games by Ivan Cheparinov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,308 wins, 1,232 draws, 531 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Cheparinov?
3,071 games by Ivan Cheparinov 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.