Prepare against Ilija Ilic
CM · Australia · World #88,576 classical · FIDE ID 3202364
When preparing against Ilija Ilic, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 24.3% over 74 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Ilija Ilic, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Ilic 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 | 1,763 | 2,170 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,929 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,032 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 74 | 67 | 138 | 26.5% |
| As White | 146 | 44 | 30 | 72 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 30 | 37 | 66 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Ilic's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 98.6% | 41.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nc3 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nc3 (39.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Ilic usually continues d5 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 66 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 86.4% | 30.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
Ilija Ilic's chess games
All 279 games by Ilija Ilic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 74 wins, 67 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 89 | 24/21/44 | 27.0% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 74 | 18/23/33 | 24.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Mark Chapman | 2,305 | ch-AUS | A80 |
| Jan 2003 | Raul Samar | 2,298 | Australian Open | B07 |
| Aug 2018 | Marko Stojanovic | 2,289 | chT-Srpska Republic 1st League | B07 |
| Oct 1997 | Patrick Halpin | 2,265 | Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Kenneth Telfer | 2,245 | Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 36 | 15 | 1,960 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,125 |
| Sydney Open | 2010 | 21 | 7 | 1,850 |
| Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | 1997 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| Oceania zt 3.2b | 2001 | 18 | 5 | 2,104 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-AUS | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Ilic's chess games?
279 games by Ilija Ilic, from Jan 2004 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 Ilija Ilic has played.
What does Ilija Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Ilija Ilic opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Ilic answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ilija Ilic play as White?
As White, Ilija Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (89 games, 27.0% win rate); London System (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Ilic most often plays: Pirc Defense (74 games, 24.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Ilija Ilic's FIDE rating?
Ilija Ilic is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ilija Ilic played?
Our database contains 279 games by Ilija Ilic, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 67 draws, 138 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Ilic?
279 games by Ilija Ilic 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.