Prepare against Achim Illner
IM · DEU · World #1,359 classical · FIDE ID 4615840
Our database contains 329 games by Achim Illner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Achim Illner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achim Illner 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 | 2,420 | 2,477 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,465 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 112 | 137 | 80 | 34.0% |
| As White | 161 | 62 | 69 | 30 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 168 | 50 | 68 | 50 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achim Illner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achim Illner's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 55.9% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 56 | 34.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.0% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Illner usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Illner usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Illner usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Illner usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Illner usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Illner usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 48.0% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 24.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 21.3% | 28.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 42.9% | 63.0% |
| f5 | 21 | 33.3% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Achim Illner's chess games
All 329 games by Achim Illner 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: 112 wins, 137 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Mark L Hebden | 2,516 | Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch 4th | D63 |
| May 2007 | Dragan Kosic | 2,507 | Budapest FS05 GM | A61 |
| Dec 2018 | Slavko Cicak | 2,497 | BL2-West 1819 | E91 |
| May 2007 | Vinh Bui | 2,483 | Budapest FS05 GM | E20 |
| Mar 2019 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,480 | chT-BEL 1819 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 12 | 6 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2007 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 10 | 5 | 2,294 |
| BL2-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,484 |
| chT-Ruhrgebiet VL2 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,374 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,336 |
| BL2-West 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achim Illner's chess games?
329 games by Achim Illner, 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 Achim Illner has played.
What does Achim Illner play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Achim Illner opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achim Illner answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Achim Illner play as White?
As White, Achim Illner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achim Illner play as Black?
As Black, Achim Illner most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Achim Illner's FIDE rating?
Achim Illner is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Achim Illner played?
Our database contains 329 games by Achim Illner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 137 draws, 80 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achim Illner?
329 games by Achim Illner 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.