Prepare against Taras Ivanov
Slovakia · World #5,621 classical · FIDE ID 14184117
When preparing against Taras Ivanov, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Taras Ivanov, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Taras Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taras 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 | 2,257 | 2,263 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,108 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taras Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taras Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Taras Ivanov's chess games
All 42 games by Taras Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,442 | ch-EU Blitz | D02 |
| Sep 2021 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,293 | Kiev-Lvov Region Rapid | D21 |
| Nov 2022 | Igor Shepelev | 2,076 | 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | E05 |
| Sep 2021 | Mykhailo Podolskyi | 2,047 | Kiev-Lvov Region Blitz | D11 |
| Mar 2024 | Oleksandr Dovgaliuk | 1,936 | Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
| Kiev-Lvov Region Blitz | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 2,070 |
| Elitzur Int Online | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| 6th Eljanov Memorial | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,941 |
| Kiev-Lvov Region Rapid | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2,170 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,040 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taras Ivanov's chess games?
42 games by Taras Ivanov, from Nov 2016 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 Taras Ivanov has played.
What does Taras Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Taras Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taras Ivanov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Taras Ivanov play as White?
As White, Taras Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taras Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Taras Ivanov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Taras Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Taras Ivanov is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Taras Ivanov played?
Our database contains 42 games by Taras Ivanov, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taras Ivanov?
42 games by Taras 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.