Prepare against Mikhail M Ivanov
GM · Serbia · World #4,911 classical · FIDE ID 4114906
Our database contains 2,603 games by Mikhail M Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikhail M Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhail M 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 | 2,276 | 2,497 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,392 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,361 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,603 | 1,103 | 1,075 | 425 | 42.4% |
| As White | 1,309 | 613 | 529 | 167 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 1,294 | 490 | 546 | 258 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhail M Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhail M Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (1,309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 682 | 52.1% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 511 | 39.0% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 86 | 6.6% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 1.0% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 9 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.6% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (71.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (71.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 278 | 48.1% | 64.4% |
| e5 | 127 | 22.0% | 50.4% |
| c6 | 73 | 12.6% | 61.0% |
| g6 | 52 | 9.0% | 66.3% |
| d6 | 18 | 3.1% | 80.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 259 | 52.7% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 127 | 25.9% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 38 | 7.7% | 67.1% |
| d6 | 37 | 7.5% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 3.1% | 76.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 2.2% | 72.7% |
Mikhail M Ivanov's chess games
All 2,603 games by Mikhail M Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,103 wins, 1,075 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 120 | 60/45/15 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 118 | 65/39/14 | 55.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 112 | 41/62/9 | 36.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 110 | 48/52/10 | 43.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 109 | 55/36/18 | 50.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 75 | 43/26/6 | 57.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 64 | 33/25/6 | 51.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 33/14/3 | 66.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 21/13/7 | 51.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 21/10/5 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 132 | 66/43/23 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 116 | 56/41/19 | 48.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 76 | 21/31/24 | 27.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 16/20/13 | 32.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 21/14/10 | 46.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 45 | 11/23/11 | 24.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 44 | 1/38/5 | 2.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 13/16/12 | 31.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 23/14/3 | 57.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 21/9/5 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,626 | BL2-Sued 0506 | A45 |
| Feb 2001 | Christian Bauer | 2,618 | chT-FRA | E65 |
| Mar 1998 | Friso Nijboer | 2,580 | VISA GP | B40 |
| May 2008 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,576 | 10th Salou Open | C96 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksandr Shneider | 2,570 | Reykjavik Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2011 | 36 | 24 | 2,440 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 33 | 17 | 2,398 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2010 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,493 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,417 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 24 | 14 | 2,336 |
| Karvina Open | 2015 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,310 |
| Marianske Lazne GM | 2011 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2017 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhail M Ivanov's chess games?
2,603 games by Mikhail M Ivanov, from Apr 2003 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 Mikhail M Ivanov has played.
What does Mikhail M Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,309 games with White in our database, Mikhail M Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhail M Ivanov answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mikhail M Ivanov play as White?
As White, Mikhail M Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (120 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (118 games, 55.1% win rate); Slav Defense (112 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhail M Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Mikhail M Ivanov most often plays: Sicilian (132 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (116 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,294 games.
What is Mikhail M Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Mikhail M Ivanov is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Mikhail M Ivanov played?
Our database contains 2,603 games by Mikhail M Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,103 wins, 1,075 draws, 425 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhail M Ivanov?
2,603 games by Mikhail M 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.