Prepare against Ilarion Dorfanis
CM · GRC · World #13,929 classical · FIDE ID 4204298
When preparing against Ilarion Dorfanis, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 323 games by Ilarion Dorfanis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilarion Dorfanis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilarion Dorfanis 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 | 2,117 | 2,239 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,182 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,186 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 93 | 101 | 129 | 28.8% |
| As White | 161 | 56 | 45 | 60 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 162 | 37 | 56 | 69 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilarion Dorfanis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilarion Dorfanis's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 44.7% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 65 | 40.4% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.1% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.8% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Dorfanis usually continues Nf3 (35.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dorfanis usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Dorfanis usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dorfanis usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Dorfanis usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Dorfanis usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 50.7% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 31.3% | 26.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 75.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 24.5% | 23.1% |
Ilarion Dorfanis's chess games
All 323 games by Ilarion Dorfanis 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: 93 wins, 101 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Dejan Antic | 2,518 | Paleros Open | C06 |
| Aug 2018 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,433 | 27th Kavala Open | E63 |
| Apr 2017 | Boroljub Zlatanovic | 2,402 | Skopje Karposh Open | B20 |
| Nov 2017 | Vuk Djordjevic | 2,337 | 31st Belgrade Trophy | E15 |
| Jan 2017 | Nikolaos Georgakopoulos | 2,330 | Athens ChessSquare New Year | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GRE | 1998 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,053 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Paleros Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,372 |
| Corfu Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,115 |
| 35th chT-GRE | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilarion Dorfanis's chess games?
323 games by Ilarion Dorfanis, 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 Ilarion Dorfanis has played.
What does Ilarion Dorfanis play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Ilarion Dorfanis opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilarion Dorfanis answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ilarion Dorfanis play as White?
As White, Ilarion Dorfanis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilarion Dorfanis play as Black?
As Black, Ilarion Dorfanis most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Ilarion Dorfanis's FIDE rating?
Ilarion Dorfanis is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Ilarion Dorfanis played?
Our database contains 323 games by Ilarion Dorfanis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 101 draws, 129 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilarion Dorfanis?
323 games by Ilarion Dorfanis 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.