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Prep against GM IVK88
A free preview from IVK88's last 150 rated Lichess games (updated 2026-10-16). IVK88 opens with 1.e4 in 64% of White games, peak rating 2866 (blitz), and scores 54% overall in this sample.
As White (74 games)
| Opening | Share | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 14% | 35% |
| Alekhine Defense | 9% | 43% |
| French Defense | 9% | 71% |
As Black (76 games)
| Opening | Share | Score |
|---|---|---|
| English Opening | 14% | 27% |
| Benoni Defense | 13% | 60% |
| Sicilian Defense | 12% | 33% |
Time controls
- bullet: 143 games
- blitz: 7 games
Share = % of games with that colour. Score = points per game (win 1, draw ½). The full report breaks these down by variation, shows exactly where IVK88 scores worst, and gives you a game plan.
How to use this
Aim for openings where IVK88 plays often but scores poorly, and avoid their best lines. Read our guide: How to prepare for a chess opponent.
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