Prepare against Ivan Tomba
FM · Italy · World #5,501 classical · FIDE ID 808431
When preparing against Ivan Tomba, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Ivan Tomba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Tomba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Tomba 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 | 2,260 | 2,353 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,293 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,323 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 122 | 83 | 129 | 36.5% |
| As White | 168 | 64 | 41 | 63 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 166 | 58 | 42 | 66 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Tomba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Tomba's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 97.0% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tomba usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tomba usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tomba usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Tomba usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Tomba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Tomba usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 96.4% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 57.4% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Ivan Tomba's chess games
All 334 games by Ivan Tomba 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: 122 wins, 83 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Roberto Mogranzini | 2,486 | 50th chT-ITA | B80 |
| Aug 2007 | Albert Bokros | 2,468 | Porto San Giorgio Open | B55 |
| Jan 2003 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,424 | 9th Verona Open | B86 |
| Aug 2006 | Roland Salvador | 2,420 | 26th Bratto Open | D15 |
| Mar 2008 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,417 | 1st Bologna Pasqua | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 36 | 23 | 2,285 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 1st Bologna Pasqua | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,315 |
| Wch U10 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Tomba's chess games?
334 games by Ivan Tomba, 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 Tomba has played.
What does Ivan Tomba play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Ivan Tomba opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Tomba answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ivan Tomba play as White?
As White, Ivan Tomba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Tomba play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Tomba most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Ivan Tomba's FIDE rating?
Ivan Tomba is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (May 2019).
How many games has Ivan Tomba played?
Our database contains 334 games by Ivan Tomba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 83 draws, 129 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Tomba?
334 games by Ivan Tomba 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.