Prepare against Felix-Antonio Ilinca
IM · Romania · World #629 classical · FIDE ID 54764998
When preparing against Felix-Antonio Ilinca, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 34.5% over 29 games.
Our database contains 844 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix-Antonio Ilinca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix-Antonio Ilinca 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 | 2,494 | 2,495 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,406 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,452 | 2,452 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 844 | 486 | 127 | 231 | 57.6% |
| As White | 432 | 267 | 63 | 102 | 61.8% |
| As Black | 412 | 219 | 64 | 129 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix-Antonio Ilinca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix-Antonio Ilinca's side.
First moves as White (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 75.9% | 69.5% |
| e4 | 43 | 10.0% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 6.9% | 71.7% |
| h3 | 11 | 2.5% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 2.5% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nc3 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nc3 (70.6% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 80 | 44.9% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 67 | 37.6% | 70.1% |
| g6 | 17 | 9.6% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 55.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 48 | 33.6% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 8.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Felix-Antonio Ilinca's chess games
All 844 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 486 wins, 127 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 166 | 110/19/37 | 66.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 17/5/7 | 58.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 16/1/5 | 72.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 28/5/9 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/7/15 | 40.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 504 | 332.5 | 2,481 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,438 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,465 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,440 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,552 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix-Antonio Ilinca's chess games?
844 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca, from Oct 2020 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 Felix-Antonio Ilinca has played.
What does Felix-Antonio Ilinca play on the first move as White?
Across 432 games with White in our database, Felix-Antonio Ilinca opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix-Antonio Ilinca answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Felix-Antonio Ilinca play as White?
As White, Felix-Antonio Ilinca's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (166 games, 66.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix-Antonio Ilinca play as Black?
As Black, Felix-Antonio Ilinca most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Felix-Antonio Ilinca's FIDE rating?
Felix-Antonio Ilinca is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,452 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Felix-Antonio Ilinca played?
Our database contains 844 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 486 wins, 127 draws, 231 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix-Antonio Ilinca?
844 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca 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.