Prepare against Ivan Volkov Baer
Spain · World #116,893 classical · FIDE ID 32039891
When preparing against Ivan Volkov Baer, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (33%).
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Volkov Baer, covering Jul 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Volkov Baer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Volkov Baer 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 | 1,683 | 1,703 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,661 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,617 | 1,641 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 293 rated games against 246 different opponents, across 54 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 193 | 70 | 21 | 102 | 36.3% | 1,620 | 1,490 | 6 |
| Rapid | 80 | 30 | 6 | 44 | 37.5% | 1,661 | 1,534 | 5 |
| Blitz | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 35.0% | 1,482 | 1,082 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 111 | 25 | 8 | 78 | 22.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 49 | 26 | 3 | 20 | 53.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 1,809 | 1,653 |
| 2025 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 1,656 | 1,656 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| 2023 | 33 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 1,275 | 1,000 |
| 2022 | 34 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 1,446 | 1,416 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,595 | 1,675 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,199 | 1,599 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,713 | 1,313 |
| 2013 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 1,781 | 1,627 |
| 2012 | 40 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 1,650 | 1,586 |
| 2011 | 44 | 11 | 3 | 30 | 1,638 | 1,361 |
| 2010 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 1,591 | 1,241 |
Where Ivan Volkov Baer has played
Spain (51) · United Arab Emirates (2) · France (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Volkov Baer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Volkov Baer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Baer usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Baer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Baer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Baer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Baer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Baer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Ivan Volkov Baer's chess games
All 35 games by Ivan Volkov Baer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Jacint Blanch Chadli | 1,862 | 9th Santa Eugenia Open | B21 |
| Mar 2012 | Andreu Cortada Llach | 1,800 | ch-Girona | D30 |
| Feb 2012 | Jordi Carraminana Puig | 1,786 | ch-Girona | D37 |
| Jul 2012 | Guillem Burset Camps | 1,716 | 3rd Girona Open B | D05 |
| May 2014 | Roger Garcia Vidal | 1,700 | 9th Santa Eugenia Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Girona Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,659 |
| ch-Girona | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,741 |
| 9th Platja d'Aro Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,537 |
| 9th Santa Eugenia Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,772 |
| ch-Catalunya U16 | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,470 |
| TCh-CAT GpA Final 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,554 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,750 |
| 5th Girona Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Volkov Baer's chess games?
35 games by Ivan Volkov Baer, from Jul 2011 to Oct 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 Volkov Baer has played.
What does Ivan Volkov Baer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ivan Volkov Baer opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Volkov Baer answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ivan Volkov Baer play as White?
As White, Ivan Volkov Baer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Volkov Baer play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Volkov Baer most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ivan Volkov Baer's FIDE rating?
Ivan Volkov Baer is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid and 1,617 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,703 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ivan Volkov Baer played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Volkov Baer, covering Jul 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Volkov Baer?
35 games by Ivan Volkov Baer 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.