Prepare against Ilia Balinov
GM · Austria · World #1,694 classical · FIDE ID 1610201
Our database contains 849 games by Ilia Balinov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Balinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Balinov 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 | 2,399 | 2,520 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,454 | 2,454 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,478 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 849 | 384 | 267 | 197 | 45.2% |
| As White | 440 | 215 | 137 | 87 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 409 | 169 | 130 | 110 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Balinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Balinov's side.
First moves as White (440 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 63.2% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 68 | 15.5% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 48 | 10.9% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 10 | 2.3% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Balinov usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Balinov usually continues d4 (72.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Balinov usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Balinov usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Balinov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Balinov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 135 | 72.6% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 17 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.9% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 5.4% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 67.1% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 25 | 17.5% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 10.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Ilia Balinov's chess games
All 849 games by Ilia Balinov 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: 384 wins, 267 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 58 | 21/23/14 | 36.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 49 | 17/17/15 | 34.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 18/6/13 | 48.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,611 | 20th Mitropa Cup | B67 |
| Jan 1999 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,590 | Oberwart Open | B90 |
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,575 | Schwarzach Open A | D78 |
| Jan 1996 | Valery Beim | 2,570 | 5th Donau Open A | A30 |
| Jan 1996 | Attila Groszpeter | 2,545 | Oberwart Open | B61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2006 | 69 | 44.5 | 2,455 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 53 | 33.5 | 2,447 |
| Graz Open | 2006 | 44 | 30.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 35 | 20 | 2,342 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2025 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,461 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 1999 | 13 | 8 | 2,535 |
| Olomouc After GP Mladi | 1997 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,266 |
| chT2O-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 2,191 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolaus Stanec (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Balinov's chess games?
849 games by Ilia Balinov, 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 Ilia Balinov has played.
What does Ilia Balinov play on the first move as White?
Across 440 games with White in our database, Ilia Balinov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Balinov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ilia Balinov play as White?
As White, Ilia Balinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 36.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 440 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Balinov play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Balinov most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 409 games.
What is Ilia Balinov's FIDE rating?
Ilia Balinov is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,454 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ilia Balinov played?
Our database contains 849 games by Ilia Balinov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 384 wins, 267 draws, 197 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Balinov?
849 games by Ilia Balinov 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.