Prepare against Artem Iljin
GM · Montenegro · World #607 classical · FIDE ID 4156021
Our database contains 649 games by Artem Iljin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artem Iljin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Iljin 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 | 2,497 | 2,572 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,496 | 2,544 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,537 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 649 | 244 | 257 | 148 | 37.6% |
| As White | 327 | 142 | 123 | 62 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 322 | 102 | 134 | 86 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Iljin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Iljin's side.
First moves as White (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 143 | 43.7% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 117 | 35.8% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 36 | 11.0% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 9.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Iljin usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Iljin usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Iljin usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Iljin usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Iljin usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Iljin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 49.7% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 36 | 23.2% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 21 | 13.5% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 20 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 12.5% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 10.6% | 36.4% |
Artem Iljin's chess games
All 649 games by Artem Iljin 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: 244 wins, 257 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 60 | 28/20/12 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 16/17/4 | 43.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 22/16/12 | 44.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 11/16/4 | 35.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/14/4 | 28.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 2/17/3 | 9.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 2/11/5 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Gata Kamsky | 2,718 | Mainz Ordix Open 14th | D23 |
| Apr 2007 | Loek Van Wely | 2,674 | 8th ch-EU | E15 |
| Jul 2019 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,654 | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz | B42 |
| May 2007 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,652 | chT-RUS 14th | D18 |
| Jun 2005 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,628 | 6th ch-EU | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS U20 | 2007 | 66 | 35 | 2,481 |
| ch-RUS U14 | 2001 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,345 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,347 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
| Serpukhov-A | 2004 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-RUS U12 | 1999 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,421 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,484 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 2,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Iljin's chess games?
649 games by Artem Iljin, 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 Artem Iljin has played.
What does Artem Iljin play on the first move as White?
Across 327 games with White in our database, Artem Iljin opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Iljin answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Artem Iljin play as White?
As White, Artem Iljin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Iljin play as Black?
As Black, Artem Iljin most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is Artem Iljin's FIDE rating?
Artem Iljin is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,496 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,572 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Artem Iljin played?
Our database contains 649 games by Artem Iljin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 257 draws, 148 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Iljin?
649 games by Artem Iljin 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.