Prepare against Roman Ivic
FM · HRV · World #10,039 classical · FIDE ID 4642740
When preparing against Roman Ivic, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 121 games by Roman Ivic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Ivic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Ivic 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 | 2,169 | 2,345 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,075 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 58 | 21 | 42 | 47.9% |
| As White | 61 | 32 | 8 | 21 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Ivic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Ivic's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 75.4% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.8% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Ivic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ivic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ivic usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ivic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 44.8% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 92.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Roman Ivic's chess games
All 121 games by Roman Ivic 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: 58 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Frank Hilmer | 2,209 | Troisdorf Open | E30 |
| Nov 2002 | Marcus Roemhild | 2,189 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | B13 |
| May 2010 | Christian Bussard | 2,138 | Cologne Ford Open | B50 |
| Sep 2025 | Gerben Veltkamp | 2,124 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | D04 |
| Mar 2003 | Andreas Peschel | 2,115 | 15th ch-Leverkusen | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2012 | 41 | 28 | 2,025 |
| Cologne Ford Open | 2010 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,009 |
| 15th ch-Leverkusen | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,018 |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 II | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 17th Cologne Ford Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Oberliga NRW 9899 I | 1999 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,816 |
| 10th Leverkusen Bayer Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Ivic's chess games?
121 games by Roman Ivic, 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 Roman Ivic has played.
What does Roman Ivic play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Roman Ivic opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Ivic answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Roman Ivic play as White?
As White, Roman Ivic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Ivic play as Black?
As Black, Roman Ivic most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Roman Ivic's FIDE rating?
Roman Ivic is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Roman Ivic played?
Our database contains 121 games by Roman Ivic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 21 draws, 42 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Ivic?
121 games by Roman Ivic 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.