Prepare against Michael Ivkin
DEU · World #60,026 classical · FIDE ID 12941611
When preparing against Michael Ivkin, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 61 games by Michael Ivkin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Ivkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Ivkin 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 | 1,856 | 1,861 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 12 | 31 | 29.5% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Ivkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Ivkin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ivkin usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ivkin usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ivkin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ivkin usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Michael Ivkin's chess games
All 61 games by Michael Ivkin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Rainer Kopf | 1,969 | 15th Rhein Main Open A | D02 |
| Jun 2012 | Edgar Winand | 1,947 | 15th Rhein Main Open A | A42 |
| Apr 2025 | Andreas Gerlach | 1,743 | 13th Int Senioren-Cup | D05 |
| Apr 2024 | Manfred Thonig | 1,726 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | A40 |
| Sep 2013 | Willi Spenk | 1,703 | 24th Goch Open | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Goch Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,702 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,615 |
| 15th Rhein Main Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,769 |
| 25th Wiesbaden Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,712 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,757 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Ivkin's chess games?
61 games by Michael Ivkin, from Nov 2011 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 Ivkin has played.
What does Michael Ivkin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Michael Ivkin opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Ivkin answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michael Ivkin play as White?
As White, Michael Ivkin's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Ivkin play as Black?
As Black, Michael Ivkin most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Michael Ivkin's FIDE rating?
Michael Ivkin is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Michael Ivkin played?
Our database contains 61 games by Michael Ivkin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Ivkin?
61 games by Michael Ivkin 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.