Prepare against Ilia Batorshyn
CM · Canada · World #9,825 classical · FIDE ID 2633140
When preparing against Ilia Batorshyn, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 217 games by Ilia Batorshyn, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Batorshyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Batorshyn 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 | 2,173 | 2,187 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,209 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,188 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 102 | 34 | 81 | 47.0% |
| As White | 113 | 53 | 18 | 42 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 104 | 49 | 16 | 39 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Batorshyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Batorshyn's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 53.1% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 24 | 21.2% | 54.2% |
| b3 | 13 | 11.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.6% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Batorshyn usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Batorshyn usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Batorshyn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Batorshyn usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Batorshyn usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Batorshyn usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 35.4% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 25.0% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
Ilia Batorshyn's chess games
All 217 games by Ilia Batorshyn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Sep 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: 102 wins, 34 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sion Radamantys Galaviz Medina | 2,514 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D35 |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Oliwia Kiolbasa | 2,397 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,385 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 68 | 36.5 | 2,294 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1,986 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,124 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,154 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,799 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Batorshyn's chess games?
217 games by Ilia Batorshyn, from Jan 2022 to Sep 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 Batorshyn has played.
What does Ilia Batorshyn play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Ilia Batorshyn opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Batorshyn answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Ilia Batorshyn play as White?
As White, Ilia Batorshyn's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Batorshyn play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Batorshyn most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Ilia Batorshyn's FIDE rating?
Ilia Batorshyn is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ilia Batorshyn played?
Our database contains 217 games by Ilia Batorshyn, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 34 draws, 81 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Batorshyn?
217 games by Ilia Batorshyn 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.