Prepare against Ivan Hamer
HRV · World #62,035 classical · FIDE ID 14514834
When preparing against Ivan Hamer, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 154 games by Ivan Hamer, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Hamer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Hamer 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 | 1,849 | 2,099 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,074 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 2,059 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 54 | 22 | 78 | 35.1% |
| As White | 78 | 26 | 14 | 38 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 28 | 8 | 40 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Hamer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Hamer's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 88.5% | 44.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.1% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hamer usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hamer usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hamer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hamer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Hamer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 87.2% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 47.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Ivan Hamer's chess games
All 154 games by Ivan Hamer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 54 wins, 22 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Drazen Curic | 2,264 | Zagreb Open B | E73 |
| Aug 2010 | Miro Pandurevic | 2,242 | 9th Velika Gorica Open | A16 |
| Sep 2010 | Zan Tomazini | 2,231 | 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | A52 |
| Aug 2018 | Daniel Vojak | 2,221 | 12th Hum na Sutli Open | E54 |
| Aug 2007 | Marko Naglic | 2,213 | 7th Velika Gorica Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| 11th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| Krapina Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| 9th Velika Gorica Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,047 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Hamer's chess games?
154 games by Ivan Hamer, from Jan 2006 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 Hamer has played.
What does Ivan Hamer play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Ivan Hamer opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Hamer answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ivan Hamer play as White?
As White, Ivan Hamer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Hamer play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Hamer most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Ivan Hamer's FIDE rating?
Ivan Hamer is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Ivan Hamer played?
Our database contains 154 games by Ivan Hamer, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 78 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Hamer?
154 games by Ivan Hamer 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.