Prepare against Alexei Iljushin
GM · Russia · World #2,058 classical · FIDE ID 4122178
When preparing against Alexei Iljushin, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,006 games by Alexei Iljushin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Iljushin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Iljushin 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 | 2,381 | 2,564 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,521 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,476 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,006 | 401 | 409 | 196 | 39.9% |
| As White | 503 | 226 | 204 | 73 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 503 | 175 | 205 | 123 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexei Iljushin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexei Iljushin's side.
First moves as White (503 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 456 | 90.7% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 5.2% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Iljushin usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Iljushin usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Iljushin usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Iljushin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Iljushin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Iljushin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 114 | 46.2% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 92 | 37.2% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 29 | 11.7% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 4.9% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 105 | 60.7% | 59.0% |
| d5 | 42 | 24.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 12.7% | 52.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
Alexei Iljushin's chess games
All 1,006 games by Alexei Iljushin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 401 wins, 409 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 97 | 40/47/10 | 41.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 77 | 30/36/11 | 39.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 28/12/5 | 62.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 14/14/10 | 36.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 17/14/6 | 45.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30 | 13/14/3 | 43.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 9/8/0 | 52.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 88 | 34/32/22 | 38.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 11/25/17 | 20.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 18/20/13 | 35.3% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 50 | 20/18/12 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 10/13/14 | 27.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,657 | 17th chT-RUS | A60 |
| Jun 2005 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,630 | 6th ch-EU | E06 |
| Mar 2009 | Vladimir Belov | 2,627 | 10th ch-EU | D15 |
| Jun 2020 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,625 | Titled Tue | E40 |
| Sep 2004 | Sergey Volkov | 2,620 | RUS Cup Qualifier 1 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,560 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,567 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,514 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 25 | 13 | 2,453 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,480 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,476 |
| Wch U18 | 1998 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,559 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2000 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexei Iljushin's chess games?
1,006 games by Alexei Iljushin, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Alexei Iljushin has played.
What does Alexei Iljushin play on the first move as White?
Across 503 games with White in our database, Alexei Iljushin opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Iljushin answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alexei Iljushin play as White?
As White, Alexei Iljushin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (97 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (77 games, 39.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 62.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 503 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Iljushin play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Iljushin most often plays: Horwitz Defense (88 games, 38.6% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 20.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (51 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 503 games.
What is Alexei Iljushin's FIDE rating?
Alexei Iljushin is currently rated 2,381 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Alexei Iljushin played?
Our database contains 1,006 games by Alexei Iljushin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 401 wins, 409 draws, 196 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Iljushin?
1,006 games by Alexei Iljushin 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.