Prepare against Nikolay A. Ivanov
Russia · World #80,180 classical · FIDE ID 4100352
When preparing against Nikolay A. Ivanov, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Nikolay A. Ivanov, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay A. Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay A. 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 | 1,789 | 2,031 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,639 | 1,982 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,989 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 65 | 52 | 77 | 33.5% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 27 | 38 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 96 | 32 | 25 | 39 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay A. Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay A. Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 62 | 63.3% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 91.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Nikolay A. Ivanov's chess games
All 194 games by Nikolay A. Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 65 wins, 52 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 35 | 12/8/15 | 34.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Valery Artamonov | 2,287 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | A36 |
| Feb 2010 | Yury Kleimenov | 2,198 | ch-Izhevsk | A37 |
| Sep 2012 | Zhan Makarkin | 2,157 | Anapa Open | A36 |
| Sep 2017 | Andrey Smirnov | 2,154 | ch-RUS Silent | A50 |
| Nov 2009 | Viktor Inkin | 2,130 | Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Silent | 2022 | 53 | 29.5 | 1,942 |
| Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,167 |
| ch-Izhevsk Kupol CC | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-Izhevsk | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Europe-Asia Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
| 32nd Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,859 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay A. Ivanov's chess games?
194 games by Nikolay A. Ivanov, from Jan 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 Nikolay A. Ivanov has played.
What does Nikolay A. Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Nikolay A. Ivanov opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay A. Ivanov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nikolay A. Ivanov play as White?
As White, Nikolay A. Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay A. Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay A. Ivanov most often plays: Benoni Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Nikolay A. Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay A. Ivanov is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,639 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Nikolay A. Ivanov played?
Our database contains 194 games by Nikolay A. Ivanov, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 52 draws, 77 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay A. Ivanov?
194 games by Nikolay A. 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.