Prepare against Viktor Ignatov
FM · Russia · World #13,288 classical · FIDE ID 24131571
Our database contains 38 games by Viktor Ignatov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Ignatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Ignatov 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 | 2,125 | 2,310 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,285 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,260 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47.4% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Ignatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Ignatov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Viktor Ignatov's chess games
All 38 games by Viktor Ignatov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,504 | Doroshkevich Memorial Open | B12 |
| May 2008 | Vadim Karpov | 2,371 | Doroshkevich Memorial Open | C42 |
| May 2008 | Andrey Dashko | 2,357 | Doroshkevich Memorial Open | C28 |
| Jul 2011 | Valentin Malyuga | 2,222 | Azov Don Cup | B08 |
| Jul 2011 | Boris Igdirov | 2,097 | Azov Don Cup | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-Yuzhny FO Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Azov Don Cup | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Belorechensk Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| Makienko Memorial | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Ignatov's chess games?
38 games by Viktor Ignatov, from Oct 2006 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 Viktor Ignatov has played.
What does Viktor Ignatov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Viktor Ignatov opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Ignatov answers 1...Nc6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (100% of games).
What openings does Viktor Ignatov play as White?
As White, Viktor Ignatov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Ignatov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Ignatov most often plays: Mikenas Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Viktor Ignatov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Ignatov is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Viktor Ignatov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Viktor Ignatov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Ignatov?
38 games by Viktor Ignatov 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.