Prepare against Vladimir Ivanov
FM · DEU · World #1,981 classical · FIDE ID 4693558
When preparing against Vladimir Ivanov, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Vladimir Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir 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 | 2,384 | 2,391 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,387 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 55.6% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 52.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 31.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
Vladimir Ivanov's chess games
All 36 games by Vladimir 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 2 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Michael Zeitlein | 2,417 | Oberliga Nord W 1213 | B15 |
| Mar 2003 | Joerg Seils | 2,388 | BL2-Nord 0203 | E11 |
| Oct 2014 | Till Schreiner | 2,298 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | D35 |
| Mar 2015 | Frank Buchenau | 2,290 | Oberliga Nord W 1415 | B13 |
| Apr 2016 | Jan Priebe | 2,280 | Oberliga Nord W 1516 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord W 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,458 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,430 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| BL2-Nord 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,607 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1819 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,558 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Ivanov's chess games?
36 games by Vladimir 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 Vladimir Ivanov has played.
What does Vladimir Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vladimir Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Ivanov answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Ivanov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Ivanov most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vladimir Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Ivanov is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Vladimir Ivanov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Vladimir Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 2 losses (55.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Ivanov?
36 games by Vladimir 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.