Prepare against Ilia Martinovici
IM · Italy · World #577 classical · FIDE ID 13907034
When preparing against Ilia Martinovici, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 618 games by Ilia Martinovici, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilia Martinovici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilia Martinovici 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 | 2,501 | 2,501 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,537 | 2,537 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,436 | 2,436 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 294 | 150 | 174 | 47.6% |
| As White | 301 | 166 | 68 | 67 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 317 | 128 | 82 | 107 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilia Martinovici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilia Martinovici's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 249 | 82.7% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 7.6% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 15 | 5.0% | 76.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Martinovici usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Martinovici usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Martinovici usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 67.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Martinovici usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Martinovici usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Martinovici usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 33 | 21.6% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 25 | 16.3% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Ilia Martinovici's chess games
All 618 games by Ilia Martinovici in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 294 wins, 150 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 50 | 27/16/7 | 54.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 37 | 16/8/13 | 43.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/8/18 | 38.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,663 | 1st Sochi Archibald Open | D35 |
| Feb 2022 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | E33 |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Sep 2026 | Sabino Brunello | 2,599 | La Giostra della Rocca - Monselice 2026 | D20 |
| Feb 2022 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 147 | 86 | 2,387 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,264 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| Wch U20 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,249 |
| Wch U20 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,398 |
| ch-MDA | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,408 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,329 |
| 2nd Cattolica Grandiscacchi Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilia Martinovici's chess games?
618 games by Ilia Martinovici, from Sep 2014 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 Martinovici has played.
What does Ilia Martinovici play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Ilia Martinovici opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilia Martinovici answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ilia Martinovici play as White?
As White, Ilia Martinovici's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 54.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilia Martinovici play as Black?
As Black, Ilia Martinovici most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Ilia Martinovici's FIDE rating?
Ilia Martinovici is currently rated 2,501 in classical chess, 2,537 in rapid and 2,436 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ilia Martinovici played?
Our database contains 618 games by Ilia Martinovici, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 294 wins, 150 draws, 174 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilia Martinovici?
618 games by Ilia Martinovici 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.