Prepare against Ivan Lipovoy
Russia · World #29,703 classical · FIDE ID 34357840
Our database contains 31 games by Ivan Lipovoy, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Lipovoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Lipovoy 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 | 1,988 | 2,007 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,003 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,986 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Lipovoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Lipovoy's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lipovoy usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lipovoy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Lipovoy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Lipovoy usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Lipovoy usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ivan Lipovoy's chess games
All 31 games by Ivan Lipovoy in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Galina Mikheeva | 2,059 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B52 |
| Oct 2022 | Sergey Semenenko | 2,031 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B15 |
| Oct 2023 | Mikhail V. Seleznev | 1,931 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B25 |
| Oct 2023 | Boris Nikitinyh | 1,785 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A52 |
| Aug 2024 | Ivan A. Matveev | 1,646 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| chT-RUS U11 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,403 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,979 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,120 |
| Dzhubga Blitz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Lipovoy's chess games?
31 games by Ivan Lipovoy, from Jun 2018 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 Lipovoy has played.
What does Ivan Lipovoy play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ivan Lipovoy opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Lipovoy answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ivan Lipovoy play as White?
As White, Ivan Lipovoy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Lipovoy play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Lipovoy most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ivan Lipovoy's FIDE rating?
Ivan Lipovoy is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (May 2025).
How many games has Ivan Lipovoy played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ivan Lipovoy, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Lipovoy?
31 games by Ivan Lipovoy 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.