GM Borislav Ivkov

SerbiaSerbia
Born 1933
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Borislav Ivkov was a Yugoslav and Serbian grandmaster who became the first-ever World Junior Champion in 1951. A three-time Yugoslav champion and World Championship candidate in 1965, he competed in five Interzonal tournaments and ranks among the most decorated players in Chess Olympiad history.

Borislav Ivkov

Associated Openings

As White

E18Queen's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 7.Nc353 games
E17Queen's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Be749 games
E19Queen's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 9.Qxc337 games
E16Queen's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Bb4+12 games
C81Ruy Lopez: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... 9.Qe28 games
D57Queen's Gambit Declined: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 10.bxc34 games

As Black

C96Ruy Lopez, Closed Defence: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... 10.Bc265 games
C97Ruy Lopez, Closed Defence: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... c556 games
A42Queen's Pawn Game: 1.d4 d6 2.c4...... 4.e440 games
C86Ruy Lopez, Closed Defence: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... 6.Qe28 games

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