Prepare against Michael Ivancsics
Austria · World #14,939 classical · FIDE ID 1601458
When preparing against Michael Ivancsics, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Michael Ivancsics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ivancsics's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ivancsics 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 | 2,106 | 2,284 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,222 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 32 | 23 | 34 | 36.0% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ivancsics's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ivancsics's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ivancsics usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ivancsics usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ivancsics usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ivancsics usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Michael Ivancsics's chess games
All 89 games by Michael Ivancsics 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Carlo Rossi | 2,418 | chT-AUT 2S 0001 | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,409 | Oberwart Open | E64 |
| Nov 1999 | Zoltan Siklosi | 2,337 | chT2S-AUT 9900 | B15 |
| Mar 1999 | Guido Kaspret | 2,335 | chT2S-AUT 9899 | E11 |
| Jul 2023 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,327 | 14th Portoroz Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2S-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,371 |
| Oberwart Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-AUT sf | 1990 | 9 | 5 | 2,333 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,168 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ivancsics's chess games?
89 games by Michael Ivancsics, 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 Michael Ivancsics has played.
What does Michael Ivancsics play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michael Ivancsics opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ivancsics answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Ivancsics play as White?
As White, Michael Ivancsics's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ivancsics play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ivancsics most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Michael Ivancsics's FIDE rating?
Michael Ivancsics is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Michael Ivancsics played?
Our database contains 89 games by Michael Ivancsics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ivancsics?
89 games by Michael Ivancsics 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.