Prepare against Martins Ivbulis
LVA · World #34,012 classical · FIDE ID 11603496
Our database contains 45 games by Martins Ivbulis, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martins Ivbulis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martins Ivbulis 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 | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,026 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,997 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 44.4% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martins Ivbulis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martins Ivbulis's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ivbulis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ivbulis usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Ivbulis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 87.5% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ivbulis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ivbulis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ivbulis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Martins Ivbulis's chess games
All 45 games by Martins Ivbulis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Valerio Mautone | 2,117 | 34th NATO Chess | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Marko Sauer | 2,101 | 35th NATO Chess | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Rik Van Drie | 2,015 | 35th NATO Chess | A45 |
| Oct 2021 | Jan Cheung | 2,013 | 31st ch-NATO | D30 |
| Jun 2022 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 1,991 | 32nd ch-NATO | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,747 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| Riga RTU Rapid Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| 28th ch-NATO | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martins Ivbulis's chess games?
45 games by Martins Ivbulis, from Jul 2012 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 Martins Ivbulis has played.
What does Martins Ivbulis play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Martins Ivbulis opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martins Ivbulis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martins Ivbulis play as White?
As White, Martins Ivbulis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martins Ivbulis play as Black?
As Black, Martins Ivbulis most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Martins Ivbulis's FIDE rating?
Martins Ivbulis is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martins Ivbulis played?
Our database contains 45 games by Martins Ivbulis, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martins Ivbulis?
45 games by Martins Ivbulis 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.