Prepare against Andreas Ilgner
DEU · World #15,154 classical · FIDE ID 4648366
When preparing against Andreas Ilgner, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Andreas Ilgner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Ilgner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Ilgner 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 | 2,104 | 2,180 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,104 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 74 | 122 | 57 | 29.2% |
| As White | 120 | 37 | 55 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 133 | 37 | 67 | 29 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Ilgner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Ilgner's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 84.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 13.3% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ilgner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ilgner usually continues c4 (82.1% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Ilgner usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ilgner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Ilgner usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ilgner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 65 | 92.9% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 41.7% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 38.9% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 19.4% | 42.9% |
Andreas Ilgner's chess games
All 253 games by Andreas Ilgner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 74 wins, 122 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Frank Sahlender | 2,250 | ch-Schleswig Holstein masters 51st | A52 |
| Dec 2004 | Sebastian Syperek | 2,249 | 21st Travemuende Open | A80 |
| Nov 2003 | Guido Schleicher | 2,249 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | A80 |
| Jan 1998 | Manfred Homuth | 2,235 | ch-Schleswig Holstein masters | C06 |
| Feb 2004 | Tilo Doeppner | 2,223 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chM-Bahn | 2004 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-Bahn | 1999 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters | 1998 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein masters 51st | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| 48th ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-VM Schleswig Holstein 57th | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein M 47th | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| chM-Schleswig Holstein | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Ilgner's chess games?
253 games by Andreas Ilgner, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Andreas Ilgner has played.
What does Andreas Ilgner play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Andreas Ilgner opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Ilgner answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Andreas Ilgner play as White?
As White, Andreas Ilgner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Ilgner play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Ilgner most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Andreas Ilgner's FIDE rating?
Andreas Ilgner is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Andreas Ilgner played?
Our database contains 253 games by Andreas Ilgner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 122 draws, 57 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Ilgner?
253 games by Andreas Ilgner 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.