Prepare against Junta Ikeda
IM · Australia · World #2,341 classical · FIDE ID 3204731
Our database contains 905 games by Junta Ikeda, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Junta Ikeda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junta Ikeda 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 | 2,366 | 2,460 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,442 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 905 | 456 | 178 | 271 | 50.4% |
| As White | 460 | 240 | 96 | 124 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 445 | 216 | 82 | 147 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junta Ikeda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junta Ikeda's side.
First moves as White (460 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 152 | 33.0% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 137 | 29.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 129 | 28.0% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 5.7% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.1% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ikeda usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ikeda usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Ikeda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ikeda usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ikeda usually continues Nf3 (78.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ikeda usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 72.3% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 36 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 6.3% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 59.1% | 62.4% |
| d5 | 36 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 19 | 11.1% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Junta Ikeda's chess games
All 905 games by Junta Ikeda in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 456 wins, 178 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 49 | 25/12/12 | 51.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 18/10/15 | 41.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 25/7/9 | 61.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 23/6/7 | 63.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 111 | 62/11/38 | 55.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | RUS-AUS U16 Online Battle 01 | B51 |
| Jan 2011 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,586 | ch-AUS Major | B43 |
| Jul 2018 | Jan Krejci | 2,578 | 51st Biel MTO Open | E40 |
| Dec 2014 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,576 | Australian Masters A | A01 |
| Apr 2015 | Kamil Dragun | 2,558 | Thailand Open 15th | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ACT | 2017 | 63 | 44 | 1,769 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 46 | 27.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 44 | 27.5 | 2,403 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2008 | 33 | 26.5 | 2,159 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,401 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 28 | 18 | 2,294 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2012 | 22 | 14 | 2,367 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zong-Yuan Zhao (14 games) · Darryl K Johansen (11 games) · Stephen J Solomon (10 games) · Christopher Wallis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junta Ikeda's chess games?
905 games by Junta Ikeda, from Jul 2004 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 Junta Ikeda has played.
What does Junta Ikeda play on the first move as White?
Across 460 games with White in our database, Junta Ikeda opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junta Ikeda answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Junta Ikeda play as White?
As White, Junta Ikeda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Réti Opening (43 games, 41.9% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 61.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 460 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junta Ikeda play as Black?
As Black, Junta Ikeda most often plays: Sicilian (111 games, 55.9% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Junta Ikeda's FIDE rating?
Junta Ikeda is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Junta Ikeda played?
Our database contains 905 games by Junta Ikeda, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 456 wins, 178 draws, 271 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junta Ikeda?
905 games by Junta Ikeda 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.