Prepare against Oleg V Ivanov
IM · Ukraine · World #2,236 classical · FIDE ID 14110709
Our database contains 492 games by Oleg V Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg V Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg V 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 | 2,371 | 2,533 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,403 | 2,538 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,512 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 492 | 206 | 182 | 104 | 41.9% |
| As White | 248 | 115 | 90 | 43 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 244 | 91 | 92 | 61 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg V Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg V Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 86.7% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.4% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 54.0% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 24 | 21.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 17.7% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 78.5% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 8.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Oleg V Ivanov's chess games
All 492 games by Oleg V Ivanov 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: 206 wins, 182 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 40 | 20/16/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 17/20/11 | 35.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,657 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Oct 2010 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,657 | 26th EU-Cup | B92 |
| Jul 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,629 | 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial | B00 |
| Feb 2016 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,626 | Moscow Open A | B67 |
| Feb 2008 | Ilia Smirin | 2,616 | 4th Moscow Open A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 82 | 50.5 | 2,462 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,500 |
| ch-Moscow | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-UKR 17th | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,497 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg V Ivanov's chess games?
492 games by Oleg V Ivanov, 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 Oleg V Ivanov has played.
What does Oleg V Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Oleg V Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg V Ivanov answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Oleg V Ivanov play as White?
As White, Oleg V Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg V Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg V Ivanov most often plays: Slav Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Oleg V Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Oleg V Ivanov is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,403 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,533 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Oleg V Ivanov played?
Our database contains 492 games by Oleg V Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 206 wins, 182 draws, 104 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg V Ivanov?
492 games by Oleg V 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.