Prepare against Ilia Bluvshtein
Canada · World #37,417 classical · FIDE ID 2605317
Our database contains 63 games by Ilia Bluvshtein, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Bluvshtein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Bluvshtein 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 | 1,947 | 2,117 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 36.5% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Bluvshtein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Bluvshtein's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bluvshtein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bluvshtein usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bluvshtein usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ilia Bluvshtein's chess games
All 63 games by Ilia Bluvshtein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Mike Ivanov | 2,385 | Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | C45 |
| Dec 2016 | Michael Dougherty | 2,269 | Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | B61 |
| Jan 2004 | Saha Joydev | 2,233 | Guelph Open U2300 3rd | C56 |
| Jul 2008 | Matthew Rosen | 2,170 | Quebec Open U2400 | B99 |
| Dec 2016 | Wenlu Yu | 2,150 | Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 14 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,891 |
| Quebec Open U2400 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Toronto Hart House Holidays Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,405 |
| Aurora Summer Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| Guelph Open U2300 3rd | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,190 |
| Toronto CMA Futurity | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Bluvshtein's chess games?
63 games by Ilia Bluvshtein, from Oct 2004 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 Bluvshtein has played.
What does Ilia Bluvshtein play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ilia Bluvshtein opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Bluvshtein answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilia Bluvshtein play as White?
As White, Ilia Bluvshtein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Bluvshtein play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Bluvshtein most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ilia Bluvshtein's FIDE rating?
Ilia Bluvshtein is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ilia Bluvshtein played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ilia Bluvshtein, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Bluvshtein?
63 games by Ilia Bluvshtein 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.