Prepare against Ivan Golikov
FIDE · World #15,301 classical · FIDE ID 34394176
Our database contains 34 games by Ivan Golikov, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Golikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Golikov 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 | 2,103 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,127 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,995 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Golikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Golikov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Golikov usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Golikov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Golikov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Golikov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Golikov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Golikov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Ivan Golikov's chess games
All 34 games by Ivan Golikov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Anh Khoi Nguyen | 2,520 | ch-EU U10 30th | D41 |
| Jul 2025 | Zimu(JS) Chen | 2,263 | RUS-CHN Junior Match | B90 |
| Jun 2024 | Matias Martinez Flores | 2,080 | GEO World Cup-B U12 | D35 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexandru Pirtac | 1,977 | GEO World Cup-B U12 | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Kerem Bilge Gedik | 1,951 | 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS-CHN Junior Match | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| GEO World Cup-B U12 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-EU U10 30th | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,888 |
| 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,154 |
| GEO World Cup Final U12 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,766 |
| 12th Çeşme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,563 |
| Ekaterinburg Scerbin Mem | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,197 |
| Ekaterinburg Scerbin Memorial Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Golikov's chess games?
34 games by Ivan Golikov, from Dec 2019 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 Golikov has played.
What does Ivan Golikov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ivan Golikov opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Golikov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Golikov play as White?
As White, Ivan Golikov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Golikov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Golikov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ivan Golikov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Golikov is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ivan Golikov played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ivan Golikov, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Golikov?
34 games by Ivan Golikov 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.