Prepare against Ivan Povshednyi
FM · Ukraine · World #1,898 classical · FIDE ID 14190907
When preparing against Ivan Povshednyi, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Neo-Catalan as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,279 games by Ivan Povshednyi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Povshednyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Povshednyi 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 | 2,389 | 2,393 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,354 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,307 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,279 | 610 | 234 | 435 | 47.7% |
| As White | 644 | 325 | 119 | 200 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 635 | 285 | 115 | 235 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Povshednyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Povshednyi's side.
First moves as White (644 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 340 | 52.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 228 | 35.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 57 | 8.9% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 2.8% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Povshednyi usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Povshednyi usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Povshednyi usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Povshednyi usually continues g3 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Povshednyi usually continues g3 (54.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Povshednyi usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 149 | 48.9% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 146 | 47.9% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.3% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 191 | 91.4% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 8.6% | 55.6% |
Ivan Povshednyi's chess games
All 1,279 games by Ivan Povshednyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 610 wins, 234 draws, 435 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 119 | 56/21/42 | 47.1% |
| D30 | Catalan | 68 | 32/17/19 | 47.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 52 | 30/11/11 | 57.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 52 | 24/6/22 | 46.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/5/15 | 41.2% |
| E60 | English Opening | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 15/0/4 | 78.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 47 | 18/8/21 | 38.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/9/17 | 42.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 42 | 18/14/10 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 16/7/15 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | E49 |
| Apr 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,694 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Feb 2025 | Ray Robson | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Feb 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 938 | 537 | 2,340 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,023 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 2,313 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,978 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Povshednyi's chess games?
1,279 games by Ivan Povshednyi, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Povshednyi has played.
What does Ivan Povshednyi play on the first move as White?
Across 644 games with White in our database, Ivan Povshednyi opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Povshednyi answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ivan Povshednyi play as White?
As White, Ivan Povshednyi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (119 games, 47.1% win rate); Catalan (68 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 644 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Povshednyi play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Povshednyi most often plays: Indian Defense (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Catalan (42 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 635 games.
What is Ivan Povshednyi's FIDE rating?
Ivan Povshednyi is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ivan Povshednyi played?
Our database contains 1,279 games by Ivan Povshednyi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 610 wins, 234 draws, 435 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Povshednyi?
1,279 games by Ivan Povshednyi 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.