Prepare against Nikola Ivanov
Australia · World #83,627 classical · FIDE ID 3206424
When preparing against Nikola Ivanov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Nikola Ivanov, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola 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 | 1,778 | 1,842 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 40% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Nikola Ivanov's chess games
All 32 games by Nikola Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Toleafoa Edward Tanoi | 1,956 | Queenstown Open | A03 |
| Oct 2008 | Narelle S Szuveges | 1,867 | ch-Victoria Reserves | B42 |
| Apr 2009 | Robin A Shaw | 1,822 | Sydney Open B | C41 |
| Mar 2008 | Bill Egan | 1,736 | Sydney Open B | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Open B | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 1,770 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Victoria Reserves | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,939 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Ivanov's chess games?
32 games by Nikola Ivanov, from Oct 2007 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 Nikola Ivanov has played.
What does Nikola Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nikola Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.f4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Ivanov answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Nikola Ivanov play as White?
As White, Nikola Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Ivanov most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikola Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Nikola Ivanov is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Nikola Ivanov played?
Our database contains 32 games by Nikola Ivanov, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Ivanov?
32 games by Nikola 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.