Prepare against Ivan Smikovski
IM · Russia · World #567 classical · FIDE ID 4124650
Our database contains 241 games by Ivan Smikovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Smikovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Smikovski 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 | 2,503 | 2,557 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,496 | 2,534 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 96 | 97 | 48 | 39.8% |
| As White | 121 | 60 | 49 | 12 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 36 | 48 | 36 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Smikovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Smikovski's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 98.3% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 69.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Smikovski usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Smikovski usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Smikovski usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Smikovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Smikovski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 52.6% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 24.6% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.8% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 45.1% |
Ivan Smikovski's chess games
All 241 games by Ivan Smikovski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 97 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/11/0 | 56.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,612 | 53rd ch-RUS | B33 |
| Sep 2004 | Alexander Galkin | 2,607 | RUS Cup Qualifier 1 | B12 |
| Sep 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,602 | 61st ch-RUS Higher League | C76 |
| Jun 2000 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,580 | 53rd ch-RUS | D81 |
| Jan 1995 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,570 | Chigorin Memorial | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,436 |
| RUS Cup Qualifier 1 | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,640 |
| 53rd ch-RUS | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,514 |
| 61st ch-RUS Higher League | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,643 |
| 7th Chigorin Memorial | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,489 |
| 8th Chigorin Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,505 |
| 10th Chigorin Memorial A | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,371 |
| 12th Chigorin Memorial | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,596 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Smikovski's chess games?
241 games by Ivan Smikovski, from Apr 2003 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 Smikovski has played.
What does Ivan Smikovski play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Ivan Smikovski opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Smikovski answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Smikovski play as White?
As White, Ivan Smikovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Smikovski play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Smikovski most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Ivan Smikovski's FIDE rating?
Ivan Smikovski is currently rated 2,503 in classical chess, 2,496 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,557 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Ivan Smikovski played?
Our database contains 241 games by Ivan Smikovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 97 draws, 48 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Smikovski?
241 games by Ivan Smikovski 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.