Prepare against Ivan Strizhnev
Belarus · World #19,607 classical · FIDE ID 13513974
When preparing against Ivan Strizhnev, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 107 games by Ivan Strizhnev, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Strizhnev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Strizhnev 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 | 2,061 | 2,080 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,977 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,053 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 39 | 19 | 49 | 36.4% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 8 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 55 | 18 | 11 | 26 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Strizhnev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Strizhnev's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 98.1% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Strizhnev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Strizhnev usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Strizhnev usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Strizhnev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Ivan Strizhnev's chess games
All 107 games by Ivan Strizhnev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 19 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Stepan Kharkevich | 2,333 | Orsha Open | C08 |
| Oct 2022 | Arthur Muromtsev | 2,154 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | C60 |
| Jan 2024 | Artem Gorlov | 2,142 | 22nd Orsha Open A | C16 |
| Oct 2022 | Elena N. Sazonova | 2,120 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | C45 |
| Aug 2023 | Talgat Sairanov | 2,012 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,971 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 1,914 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 1,819 |
| Rogachev Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,083 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,626 |
| 23rd Orsha Open A 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,969 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Strizhnev's chess games?
107 games by Ivan Strizhnev, from Aug 2015 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 Strizhnev has played.
What does Ivan Strizhnev play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Ivan Strizhnev opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Strizhnev answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ivan Strizhnev play as White?
As White, Ivan Strizhnev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Strizhnev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Strizhnev most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ivan Strizhnev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Strizhnev is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ivan Strizhnev played?
Our database contains 107 games by Ivan Strizhnev, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 19 draws, 49 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Strizhnev?
107 games by Ivan Strizhnev 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.