Prepare against Mike Ivanov
IM · Canada · World #2,367 classical · FIDE ID 2613158
Our database contains 647 games by Mike Ivanov, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mike Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Ivanov 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 | 2,365 | 2,402 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,321 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,273 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 647 | 286 | 156 | 205 | 44.2% |
| As White | 330 | 155 | 73 | 102 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 317 | 131 | 83 | 103 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 76.1% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 16.4% | 63.9% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 5.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (69.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 114 | 75.5% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 90.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.5% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Mike Ivanov's chess games
All 647 games by Mike Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 286 wins, 156 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 71 | 35/14/22 | 49.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 13/8/16 | 35.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 19/11/6 | 52.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 11/10/15 | 30.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,618 | Titled Tue | C15 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexandr Fier | 2,573 | Titled Tue Early | C40 |
| Apr 2022 | Robert Hungaski | 2,539 | 14th Foxwoods Open | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Tomas Sosa | 2,515 | 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | B31 |
| Sep 2020 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,512 | PNWCC Online Masters Artist Point | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 116 | 60 | 2,264 |
| Aurora Summer Open | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 2,128 |
| Canadian Open | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Toronto | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| 2nd Sunway Formentera Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| 9th World U16 Olympiad | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 5th Djenovici TS04 IM | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark Plotkin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Ivanov's chess games?
647 games by Mike Ivanov, from Jan 2011 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 Mike Ivanov has played.
What does Mike Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 330 games with White in our database, Mike Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Ivanov answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mike Ivanov play as White?
As White, Mike Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 49.3% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Mike Ivanov most often plays: Benoni Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (36 games, 52.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Mike Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Mike Ivanov is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mike Ivanov played?
Our database contains 647 games by Mike Ivanov, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 286 wins, 156 draws, 205 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Ivanov?
647 games by Mike Ivanov 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.