Prepare against Ivan Ponomarev
FIDE · World #35,826 classical · FIDE ID 34411003
Our database contains 49 games by Ivan Ponomarev, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Ponomarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Ponomarev 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 | 1,955 | 2,055 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 26.5% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Ponomarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Ponomarev's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 32.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Ponomarev usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ivan Ponomarev's chess games
All 49 games by Ivan Ponomarev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Roger Labruyere | 2,160 | ch-NED U16 | A25 |
| May 2026 | Ansh Jakhari | 2,144 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | A63 |
| Apr 2026 | Enzo Garay | 2,098 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Polle Van Arendonk | 2,060 | Dutch Youth U18 2026 | A15 |
| Oct 2025 | Arthur Vlug | 2,018 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | E64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| Dutch Youth U18 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,970 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,789 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,026 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Ponomarev's chess games?
49 games by Ivan Ponomarev, from Sep 2021 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 Ponomarev has played.
What does Ivan Ponomarev play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ivan Ponomarev opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Ponomarev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ivan Ponomarev play as White?
As White, Ivan Ponomarev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Ponomarev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Ponomarev most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ivan Ponomarev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Ponomarev is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (May 2025).
How many games has Ivan Ponomarev played?
Our database contains 49 games by Ivan Ponomarev, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Ponomarev?
49 games by Ivan Ponomarev 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.