Prepare against Serghii Ivanchuk
Ukraine · World #49,353 classical · FIDE ID 14190567
When preparing against Serghii Ivanchuk, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Serghii Ivanchuk, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Serghii Ivanchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serghii Ivanchuk 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 | 1,945 | 1,967 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,070 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 593 rated games against 315 different opponents, across 67 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 60 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 31.7% | 1,880 | 1,907 | 7 |
| Rapid | 348 | 187 | 74 | 87 | 53.7% | 1,796 | 1,900 | 19 |
| Blitz | 185 | 98 | 32 | 55 | 53.0% | 1,849 | 1,920 | 16 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 221 | 65 | 52 | 104 | 29.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 258 | 176 | 56 | 26 | 68.2% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 67 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2,120 | 1,853 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1,779 | 1,846 |
| 2024 | 56 | 25 | 15 | 16 | 1,988 | 1,970 |
| 2022 | 47 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 1,845 | 2,027 |
| 2021 | 54 | 38 | 8 | 8 | 1,858 | 2,077 |
| 2020 | 60 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 1,734 | 1,917 |
| 2019 | 154 | 83 | 34 | 37 | 1,859 | 1,972 |
| 2018 | 132 | 60 | 28 | 44 | 1,740 | 1,767 |
| 2017 | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 1,848 | 1,768 |
| 2016 | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 1,781 | 1,648 |
Where Serghii Ivanchuk has played
Ukraine (57) · Canada (10)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serghii Ivanchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serghii Ivanchuk's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ivanchuk usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ivanchuk usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ivanchuk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Ivanchuk usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ivanchuk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Serghii Ivanchuk's chess games
All 30 games by Serghii Ivanchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Maxim Snigurov | 2,276 | Online Winter Cup SF | A01 |
| Dec 2025 | Viktoria Kubata | 2,222 | Online Winter Cup SF | D00 |
| Dec 2025 | Andriy Smeryk | 2,163 | Online Winter Cup SF | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Ashley Qian | 2,103 | 2026 Toronto Open | C45 |
| Dec 2025 | Oleksii Filippskikh | 1,951 | Online Winter Cup SF | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,279 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Toronto Ontario Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,790 |
| 2026 Ontario Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,057 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serghii Ivanchuk's chess games?
30 games by Serghii Ivanchuk, from Sep 2016 to Oct 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 Serghii Ivanchuk has played.
What does Serghii Ivanchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Serghii Ivanchuk opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serghii Ivanchuk answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Serghii Ivanchuk play as White?
As White, Serghii Ivanchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serghii Ivanchuk play as Black?
As Black, Serghii Ivanchuk most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Serghii Ivanchuk's FIDE rating?
Serghii Ivanchuk is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (May 2024).
How many games has Serghii Ivanchuk played?
Our database contains 30 games by Serghii Ivanchuk, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serghii Ivanchuk?
30 games by Serghii Ivanchuk 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.