Prepare against Sergei V. Ivanov
FIDE · World #17,440 classical · FIDE ID 24170003
Our database contains 216 games by Sergei V. Ivanov, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergei V. Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei 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 | 2,081 | 2,166 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,121 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 2,093 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 77 | 38 | 101 | 35.6% |
| As White | 111 | 34 | 25 | 52 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 105 | 43 | 13 | 49 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei V. Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei V. Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 81.1% | 39.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 6.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 39.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 46.7% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 62.5% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Sergei V. Ivanov's chess games
All 216 games by Sergei V. Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 77 wins, 38 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,436 | 27th Heart of Finland Open | E90 |
| Oct 2019 | Igor Yagupov | 2,381 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | D10 |
| Oct 2016 | Mikhail Yashmetov | 2,359 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Schnider,G | 2,354 | 38th Pula Open 2026 | D12 |
| Aug 2019 | David Zakaryan | 2,351 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,039 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,226 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| 19th Chigorin Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei V. Ivanov's chess games?
216 games by Sergei V. Ivanov, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Sergei V. Ivanov has played.
What does Sergei V. Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Sergei V. Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei V. Ivanov answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sergei V. Ivanov play as White?
As White, Sergei V. Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei V. Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Sergei V. Ivanov most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Sergei V. Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Sergei V. Ivanov is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Sergei V. Ivanov played?
Our database contains 216 games by Sergei V. Ivanov, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 38 draws, 101 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei V. Ivanov?
216 games by Sergei 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.