Prepare against Ilia Lipilin
FM · FIDE · World #8,850 classical · FIDE ID 54113245
Our database contains 131 games by Ilia Lipilin, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Lipilin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Lipilin 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 | 2,189 | 2,198 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,187 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 65 | 29 | 37 | 49.6% |
| As White | 66 | 35 | 17 | 14 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 30 | 12 | 23 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Lipilin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Lipilin's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 69.7% | 69.6% |
| f4 | 12 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lipilin usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lipilin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lipilin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Lipilin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lipilin usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Lipilin usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 87.5% | 69.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ilia Lipilin's chess games
All 131 games by Ilia Lipilin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 65 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Kyaw Lin Naing | 2,324 | Russian Chess Crown A | E12 |
| Aug 2021 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,303 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | A01 |
| Nov 2020 | Carlos Larduet Despaigne | 2,293 | Online Olym Disabilities | A84 |
| Aug 2020 | Sedrani Ammar | 2,274 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | D36 |
| Jun 2020 | Sargis Sargissyan | 2,269 | ch-IPCA Online | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,139 |
| IPCA Wch 21st | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| 15th IPCA Wch | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,122 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Lipilin's chess games?
131 games by Ilia Lipilin, from Dec 2014 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 Lipilin has played.
What does Ilia Lipilin play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ilia Lipilin opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.f4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Lipilin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games).
What openings does Ilia Lipilin play as White?
As White, Ilia Lipilin's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Lipilin play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Lipilin most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 87.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Ilia Lipilin's FIDE rating?
Ilia Lipilin is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (May 2022).
How many games has Ilia Lipilin played?
Our database contains 131 games by Ilia Lipilin, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Lipilin?
131 games by Ilia Lipilin 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.