Prepare against Ilia Iljiushenok
GM · FIDE · World #708 classical · FIDE ID 24105074
When preparing against Ilia Iljiushenok, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,882 games by Ilia Iljiushenok, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Iljiushenok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Iljiushenok 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 | 2,483 | 2,567 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,450 | 2,611 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,441 | 2,581 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,882 | 835 | 587 | 460 | 44.4% |
| As White | 935 | 462 | 285 | 188 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 947 | 373 | 302 | 272 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Iljiushenok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Iljiushenok's side.
First moves as White (935 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 641 | 68.6% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 164 | 17.5% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 92 | 9.8% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 3.9% | 68.1% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Iljiushenok usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Iljiushenok usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Iljiushenok usually continues d4 (58.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Iljiushenok usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Iljiushenok usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Iljiushenok usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 45.6% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 81 | 21.0% | 45.1% |
| c6 | 71 | 18.4% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 52 | 13.5% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 267 | 68.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 100 | 25.6% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 3.6% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
Ilia Iljiushenok's chess games
All 1,882 games by Ilia Iljiushenok in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 835 wins, 587 draws, 460 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 56 | 25/20/11 | 44.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 29/8/13 | 58.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 29/6/12 | 61.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 18/16/10 | 40.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 17/14/12 | 39.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 18/10/9 | 48.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 16/12/7 | 45.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 21/6/5 | 65.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 60 | 18/29/13 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 55 | 26/11/18 | 47.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 53 | 25/11/17 | 47.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 14/17/10 | 34.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 6/14/12 | 18.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 9/11/11 | 29.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 12/13/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,748 | FIDE World Cup | D31 |
| Dec 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,738 | Wch Blitz | A17 |
| Nov 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Dec 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,723 | Wch Rapid | D23 |
| May 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,704 | chT-RUS 25th | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 198 | 116.5 | 2,418 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 28.5 | 2,529 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 43 | 17.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,532 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 30 | 17 | 2,407 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2023 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,539 |
| ch-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,565 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 28 | 16 | 2,521 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Ponkratov (21 games) · Alexandr Triapishko (21 games) · Arseniy Nesterov (19 games) · Maksim Chigaev (15 games) · Vadim Zvjaginsev (15 games) · Aleksei Pridorozhni (15 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (14 games) · Zhamsaran Tsydypov (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Iljiushenok's chess games?
1,882 games by Ilia Iljiushenok, from Oct 2004 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 Iljiushenok has played.
What does Ilia Iljiushenok play on the first move as White?
Across 935 games with White in our database, Ilia Iljiushenok opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Iljiushenok answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ilia Iljiushenok play as White?
As White, Ilia Iljiushenok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (50 games, 58.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (47 games, 61.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 935 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Iljiushenok play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Iljiushenok most often plays: Slav Defense (60 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 47.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 947 games.
What is Ilia Iljiushenok's FIDE rating?
Ilia Iljiushenok is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,450 in rapid and 2,441 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,567 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Ilia Iljiushenok played?
Our database contains 1,882 games by Ilia Iljiushenok, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 835 wins, 587 draws, 460 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Iljiushenok?
1,882 games by Ilia Iljiushenok 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.