Prepare against Vyacheslav Ikonnikov
GM · FIDE · World #950 classical · FIDE ID 4100972
Our database contains 2,269 games by Vyacheslav Ikonnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vyacheslav Ikonnikov 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 | 2,456 | 2,593 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,269 | 1,228 | 806 | 235 | 54.1% |
| As White | 1,154 | 688 | 386 | 80 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 1,115 | 540 | 420 | 155 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's side.
First moves as White (1,154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,105 | 95.8% | 76.6% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 3.1% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 0.8% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 76.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ikonnikov usually continues Nf3 (75.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ikonnikov usually continues Nf3 (75.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ikonnikov usually continues c4 (74.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ikonnikov usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ikonnikov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ikonnikov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (525 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 491 | 93.5% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 369 | 93.9% | 65.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 3.1% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.3% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's chess games
All 2,269 games by Vyacheslav Ikonnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,228 wins, 806 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 171 | 95/58/18 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 146 | 81/56/9 | 55.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 119 | 77/38/4 | 64.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 106 | 66/36/4 | 62.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 89 | 51/29/9 | 57.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 63 | 37/25/1 | 58.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 41/12/8 | 67.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 54 | 26/26/2 | 48.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 52 | 28/20/4 | 53.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 40 | 28/10/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 252 | 122/94/36 | 48.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 101 | 37/49/15 | 36.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 88 | 32/43/13 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 35/14/9 | 60.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 54 | 33/15/6 | 61.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 50 | 36/12/2 | 72.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 44 | 19/17/8 | 43.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 42 | 17/19/6 | 40.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 12/18/11 | 29.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 40 | 19/15/6 | 47.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,718 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | E94 |
| Jan 2014 | Chao b Li | 2,680 | 16th Nord West Cup | D85 |
| Jul 2012 | Jan Smeets | 2,620 | Dieren Open | D44 |
| Aug 2010 | Viktor Erdos | 2,592 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | D19 |
| Nov 2017 | Vadim Milov | 2,592 | Oberliga Baden 1718 | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 153 | 104.5 | 2,539 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 31 | 23 | 2,482 |
| Cheliabinsk-A | 1991 | 28 | 16 | 2,513 |
| Werfen Open A | 1996 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,470 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 17 | 2,474 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,553 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,599 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 18 | 11 | 2,474 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erwin L'Ami (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's chess games?
2,269 games by Vyacheslav Ikonnikov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vyacheslav Ikonnikov has played.
What does Vyacheslav Ikonnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,154 games with White in our database, Vyacheslav Ikonnikov opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vyacheslav Ikonnikov answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vyacheslav Ikonnikov play as White?
As White, Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (171 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (146 games, 55.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (119 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vyacheslav Ikonnikov play as Black?
As Black, Vyacheslav Ikonnikov most often plays: Sicilian (252 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (101 games, 36.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (88 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,115 games.
What is Vyacheslav Ikonnikov's FIDE rating?
Vyacheslav Ikonnikov is currently rated 2,456 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,593 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vyacheslav Ikonnikov played?
Our database contains 2,269 games by Vyacheslav Ikonnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,228 wins, 806 draws, 235 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vyacheslav Ikonnikov?
2,269 games by Vyacheslav Ikonnikov 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.