Prepare against Ivan Dodonov
Russia · World #84,611 classical · FIDE ID 4135571
When preparing against Ivan Dodonov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Ivan Dodonov, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Dodonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Dodonov 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 | 1,775 | 1,799 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,738 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 27.5% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Dodonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Dodonov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 47.4% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Dodonov usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Dodonov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Dodonov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dodonov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dodonov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Ivan Dodonov's chess games
All 40 games by Ivan Dodonov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Nochovniy | 1,928 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C67 |
| Aug 2024 | Shahane Jafarova | 1,554 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Miroslav Gagarinov | 1,513 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E81 |
| Oct 2023 | Maria A. Makarova | 1,480 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | D45 |
| Oct 2023 | Arina Berezovskaya | 1,408 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,764 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,665 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,646 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Dodonov's chess games?
40 games by Ivan Dodonov, from Jun 2019 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 Dodonov has played.
What does Ivan Dodonov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ivan Dodonov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Dodonov answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ivan Dodonov play as White?
As White, Ivan Dodonov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Dodonov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Dodonov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ivan Dodonov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Dodonov is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ivan Dodonov played?
Our database contains 40 games by Ivan Dodonov, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Dodonov?
40 games by Ivan Dodonov 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.