Prepare against Sergey Ivanov
GM · Russia · World #1,586 classical · FIDE ID 4101375
Our database contains 552 games by Sergey Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey 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 | 2,405 | 2,574 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,564 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,535 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 552 | 225 | 207 | 120 | 40.8% |
| As White | 268 | 127 | 92 | 49 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 284 | 98 | 115 | 71 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 234 | 87.3% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 8.6% | 71.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.6% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 81 | 64.8% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 41 | 32.8% | 61.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 71.8% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 18.2% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Sergey Ivanov's chess games
All 552 games by Sergey 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: 225 wins, 207 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 21/19/6 | 45.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 15/11/1 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 8/16/6 | 26.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,670 | 5th Vaujany Open | C18 |
| Nov 2012 | Christian Bauer | 2,639 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | A40 |
| Sep 2003 | Alexander Lastin | 2,634 | 56th ch-RUS | D48 |
| May 2004 | Sergey Volkov | 2,629 | 57th ch-RUS qual | D15 |
| Dec 2021 | Farrukh Amonatov | 2,622 | St Petersburg Blitz | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-St Petersburg | 2009 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,523 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Botvinnik Cup | 2020 | 20 | 15 | 2,224 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2005 | 12 | 4 | 2,468 |
| 78th St Petersburg Championship | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-St Petersburg 83rd | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,496 |
| 13th Agzamov Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,459 |
| 37th Rilton Cup | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Ivanov's chess games?
552 games by Sergey 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 Sergey Ivanov has played.
What does Sergey Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Sergey Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Ivanov answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Sergey Ivanov play as White?
As White, Sergey Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Ivanov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Sergey Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Ivanov is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,574 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Sergey Ivanov played?
Our database contains 552 games by Sergey Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 207 draws, 120 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Ivanov?
552 games by Sergey 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.