Prepare against Ilia Hojjatinejad
IRN · World #6,940 classical · FIDE ID 22549986
When preparing against Ilia Hojjatinejad, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Ilia Hojjatinejad, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Hojjatinejad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Hojjatinejad 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 | 2,227 | 2,247 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,381 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,115 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 32.9% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Hojjatinejad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Hojjatinejad's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 72.5% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Hojjatinejad usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hojjatinejad usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hojjatinejad usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hojjatinejad usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Hojjatinejad usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Hojjatinejad usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Ilia Hojjatinejad's chess games
All 82 games by Ilia Hojjatinejad in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Darsen Sanzhaev | 2,411 | Satranc Arena IM Chess 9 | E20 |
| Aug 2025 | Vivaan Vishal Shah | 2,376 | Fujairah Global Masters | B96 |
| Aug 2026 | Manish Anto Cristiano F | 2,376 | Istanbul Open 2026 | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Jaloliddin Ilkhomi | 2,315 | Fujairah Global Masters | A48 |
| Aug 2026 | Behzad Salimiyan | 2,305 | Istanbul Blitz Open 2026 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI U14 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,616 |
| Satranc Arena IM Chess 9 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-IRI | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,272 |
| Satranc Arena IM Chess 8 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| 58th Iranian Men 1404 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Hojjatinejad's chess games?
82 games by Ilia Hojjatinejad, from Jan 2016 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 Hojjatinejad has played.
What does Ilia Hojjatinejad play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Ilia Hojjatinejad opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Hojjatinejad answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilia Hojjatinejad play as White?
As White, Ilia Hojjatinejad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Hojjatinejad play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Hojjatinejad most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ilia Hojjatinejad's FIDE rating?
Ilia Hojjatinejad is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ilia Hojjatinejad played?
Our database contains 82 games by Ilia Hojjatinejad, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 24 draws, 31 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Hojjatinejad?
82 games by Ilia Hojjatinejad 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.