Prepare against Ivan Elishev
CM · FIDE · World #68,755 classical · FIDE ID 4186826
When preparing against Ivan Elishev, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Ivan Elishev, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Elishev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Elishev 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 | 1,825 | 2,264 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,210 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 2,215 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 106 | 42 | 82 | 46.1% |
| As White | 114 | 57 | 24 | 33 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 116 | 49 | 18 | 49 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Elishev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Elishev's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 92.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Elishev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Elishev usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Elishev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Elishev usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Elishev usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Elishev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 43.4% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 39.6% | 38.1% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Ivan Elishev's chess games
All 230 games by Ivan Elishev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Aug 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: 106 wins, 42 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 15/2/11 | 53.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Mikhail Pogromsky | 2,416 | chT2-RUS | B28 |
| Feb 2009 | Dmitriy Biryukov | 2,357 | Moscow Open A | B07 |
| Nov 2008 | Konstantin Mikhedov | 2,346 | Zhukovsky Open A | C15 |
| Jan 2008 | Valerij Konovalov | 2,321 | Zhukovsky Open | D76 |
| Jan 2008 | Igor Lylov | 2,293 | Zhukovsky Elo A | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Moscow | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 2,169 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 11th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| Zhukovsky Cup | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,242 |
| 2nd Zlatni Rat Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,295 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
| Zhukovsky Elo A | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Elishev's chess games?
230 games by Ivan Elishev, from Oct 2003 to Aug 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 Elishev has played.
What does Ivan Elishev play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Ivan Elishev opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Elishev answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivan Elishev play as White?
As White, Ivan Elishev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Elishev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Elishev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Ivan Elishev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Elishev is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Ivan Elishev played?
Our database contains 230 games by Ivan Elishev, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 42 draws, 82 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Elishev?
230 games by Ivan Elishev 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.