Prepare against Felix-Antonio Ilinca
IM · Romania · World #629 classical · FIDE ID 54764998
Our database contains 831 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix-Antonio Ilinca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix-Antonio Ilinca 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 | 2,494 | 2,495 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,406 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,452 | 2,452 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 831 | 476 | 126 | 229 | 57.3% |
| As White | 426 | 263 | 62 | 101 | 61.7% |
| As Black | 405 | 213 | 64 | 128 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix-Antonio Ilinca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix-Antonio Ilinca's side.
First moves as White (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 325 | 76.3% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 42 | 9.9% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 6.6% | 71.4% |
| h3 | 11 | 2.6% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 2.6% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nc3 (69.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nc3 (70.6% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Ilinca usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 80 | 46.2% | 71.3% |
| c5 | 62 | 35.8% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 9.8% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 51.5% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 48 | 36.9% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Felix-Antonio Ilinca's chess games
All 831 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 476 wins, 126 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 166 | 110/19/37 | 66.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 16/1/5 | 72.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 27/5/8 | 67.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/7/15 | 40.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 504 | 332.5 | 2,481 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,438 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,465 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,417 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,440 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix-Antonio Ilinca's chess games?
831 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca, from Oct 2020 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 Felix-Antonio Ilinca has played.
What does Felix-Antonio Ilinca play on the first move as White?
Across 426 games with White in our database, Felix-Antonio Ilinca opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix-Antonio Ilinca answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Felix-Antonio Ilinca play as White?
As White, Felix-Antonio Ilinca's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (166 games, 66.3% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 426 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix-Antonio Ilinca play as Black?
As Black, Felix-Antonio Ilinca most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 67.5% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 405 games.
What is Felix-Antonio Ilinca's FIDE rating?
Felix-Antonio Ilinca is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,452 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,495 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Felix-Antonio Ilinca played?
Our database contains 831 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 476 wins, 126 draws, 229 losses (57.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix-Antonio Ilinca?
831 games by Felix-Antonio Ilinca 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.