Prepare against Nisim Iliaguev
FM · Israel · World #2,084 classical · FIDE ID 2817276
Our database contains 531 games by Nisim Iliaguev, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nisim Iliaguev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nisim Iliaguev 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 | 2,379 | 2,416 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,366 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,323 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 531 | 236 | 126 | 169 | 44.4% |
| As White | 272 | 143 | 70 | 59 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 259 | 93 | 56 | 110 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nisim Iliaguev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nisim Iliaguev's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 190 | 69.9% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 53 | 19.5% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.1% | 53.6% |
| g3 | 9 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Iliaguev usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 74 | 59.2% | 50.7% |
| c5 | 32 | 25.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Nisim Iliaguev's chess games
All 531 games by Nisim Iliaguev in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Aug 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: 236 wins, 126 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 24/8/12 | 54.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,745 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| May 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Jul 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Jan 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,666 | Titled Tue Late | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 244 | 147.5 | 2,452 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 54 | 29.5 | 2,428 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,334 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,413 |
| 26th ch-EU U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| World ol U16 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
| Maccabiah IM-A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nisim Iliaguev's chess games?
531 games by Nisim Iliaguev, from Dec 2014 to Aug 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 Nisim Iliaguev has played.
What does Nisim Iliaguev play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Nisim Iliaguev opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nisim Iliaguev answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nisim Iliaguev play as White?
As White, Nisim Iliaguev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nisim Iliaguev play as Black?
As Black, Nisim Iliaguev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Nisim Iliaguev's FIDE rating?
Nisim Iliaguev is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Nisim Iliaguev played?
Our database contains 531 games by Nisim Iliaguev, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 236 wins, 126 draws, 169 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nisim Iliaguev?
531 games by Nisim Iliaguev 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.