Prepare against Ivan Popov
Serbia · World #7,085 classical · FIDE ID 917923
When preparing against Ivan Popov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ivan Popov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Popov 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 | 2,223 | 2,266 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,226 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,266 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 490 rated games against 336 different opponents, across 67 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 139 | 75 | 51 | 13 | 54.0% | 2,028 | 2,192 | 31 |
| Rapid | 320 | 180 | 40 | 100 | 56.3% | 2,010 | 2,107 | 11 |
| Blitz | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 48.4% | 1,968 | 2,046 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 17 | 26 | 69 | 15.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 352 | 236 | 63 | 53 | 67.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 44 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2,010 | 2,137 |
| 2025 | 62 | 37 | 11 | 14 | 2,056 | 2,200 |
| 2024 | 85 | 45 | 15 | 25 | 2,035 | 2,129 |
| 2023 | 89 | 52 | 9 | 28 | 1,945 | 2,046 |
| 2022 | 84 | 50 | 10 | 24 | 1,977 | 2,098 |
| 2021 | 39 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 2,020 | 2,144 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,919 | 2,148 |
| 2019 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 1,950 | 2,059 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,008 | 2,230 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,146 | 1,746 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2,163 | 2,430 |
| 2012 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2,014 | 2,281 |
| 2011 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2,173 | 2,123 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2,291 | 2,202 |
| 2008 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2,156 | 2,356 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2,181 | 2,181 |
| 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2,176 | 2,290 |
Where Ivan Popov has played
Serbia (66) · SCG (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Popov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Popov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Ivan Popov's chess games
All 30 games by Ivan Popov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Filip Kostic | 2,257 | chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | E15 |
| Dec 2019 | Andras Solymosi | 2,049 | ch-Backa Topola | B90 |
| Dec 2019 | Mirko Ilicic | 2,015 | ch-Backa Topola | B09 |
| Nov 2019 | Lajos Tomik | 1,977 | ch-Backa Topola | E21 |
| Nov 2019 | Milorad Kocic | 1,877 | ch-Backa Topola | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SCG Vojvodina | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,275 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| The Vojvodina Team Cup 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Popov's chess games?
30 games by Ivan Popov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Popov has played.
What does Ivan Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ivan Popov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Popov answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Popov play as White?
As White, Ivan Popov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Popov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Popov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ivan Popov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Popov is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Ivan Popov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ivan Popov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Popov?
30 games by Ivan Popov 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.