Prepare against Ivan Retti
CHE · World #11,738 classical · FIDE ID 1315617
When preparing against Ivan Retti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Ivan Retti, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Retti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Retti 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 | 2,144 | 2,144 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,055 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 31.6% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Retti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Retti's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Retti usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Retti usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Retti usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ivan Retti's chess games
All 38 games by Ivan Retti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Mikayel Zargarov | 2,206 | Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | B33 |
| Dec 2011 | Kaiwan Nuri | 1,841 | 35th Zuerich Open B | A46 |
| Dec 2011 | Charles Nydegger | 1,826 | 35th Zuerich Open B | C68 |
| Dec 2010 | Heinz Iseli | 1,807 | 34th Zuerich Open B | C18 |
| Dec 2011 | Joachim Schmid | 1,797 | 35th Zuerich Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI U14 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,555 |
| 34th Zuerich Open B | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,856 |
| Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,205 |
| 35th Zuerich Open B | 2011 | 3 | 3 | 2,221 |
| 18th ch-EU U12 | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| 38th Zuerich Open B | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,755 |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Retti's chess games?
38 games by Ivan Retti, from Jul 2009 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 Retti has played.
What does Ivan Retti play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ivan Retti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Retti answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Retti play as White?
As White, Ivan Retti's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Retti play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Retti most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ivan Retti's FIDE rating?
Ivan Retti is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ivan Retti played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ivan Retti, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Retti?
38 games by Ivan Retti 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.