Prepare against Muhammad Ivan Situru
IM · IDN · World #9,173 classical · FIDE ID 7100426
When preparing against Muhammad Ivan Situru, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 132 games by Muhammad Ivan Situru, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Muhammad Ivan Situru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muhammad Ivan Situru 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 | 2,183 | 2,398 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,222 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 45 | 33 | 54 | 34.1% |
| As White | 64 | 20 | 13 | 31 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muhammad Ivan Situru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muhammad Ivan Situru's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Situru usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Situru usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Situru usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Muhammad Ivan Situru's chess games
All 132 games by Muhammad Ivan Situru 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: 45 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Aleksandr Shneider | 2,565 | Jakarta Open | A59 |
| Aug 2005 | Humpy Koneru | 2,531 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | B43 |
| Mar 2004 | Eugenio Torre | 2,521 | 14th ch-Asia Cities | A43 |
| Aug 2005 | Irwanto Sadikin The | 2,517 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | A58 |
| Apr 2010 | Vinh Bui | 2,480 | 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,283 |
| ASEAN Circuit GM A | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,311 |
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| Jakarta Open | 2000 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,632 |
| Jakarta Japfa Cup | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| 2nd PGMA Cup | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
| 3rd Singapore Masters | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| 2nd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muhammad Ivan Situru's chess games?
132 games by Muhammad Ivan Situru, 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 Muhammad Ivan Situru has played.
What does Muhammad Ivan Situru play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Muhammad Ivan Situru opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muhammad Ivan Situru answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Muhammad Ivan Situru play as White?
As White, Muhammad Ivan Situru's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muhammad Ivan Situru play as Black?
As Black, Muhammad Ivan Situru most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Muhammad Ivan Situru's FIDE rating?
Muhammad Ivan Situru is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Muhammad Ivan Situru played?
Our database contains 132 games by Muhammad Ivan Situru, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muhammad Ivan Situru?
132 games by Muhammad Ivan Situru 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.