Prepare against Iliya Darini
IRN · World #12,033 classical · FIDE ID 12575569
Our database contains 35 games by Iliya Darini, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iliya Darini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iliya Darini 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 | 2,141 | 2,141 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,089 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iliya Darini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iliya Darini's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Darini usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Darini usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Darini usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Iliya Darini's chess games
All 35 games by Iliya Darini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Saparmyrat Atabayev | 2,447 | 1st Rasht Gilan Cup | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Alen Yeremyan | 2,279 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Imran Hossaion Emon Md | 2,225 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | A11 |
| Dec 2023 | Jaloliddin Ilkhomi | 2,222 | ch-Asia U18 | C18 |
| Aug 2025 | Amirreza Kerdegar | 2,181 | 18th Avicenna Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Eastern Asia U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-IRI U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Asia U18 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,225 |
| 18th Avicenna Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,207 |
| ch-IRI blitz | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,579 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,652 |
| 1st Rasht Gilan Cup | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,344 |
| Kerman Navabi Memorial Open 2nd | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iliya Darini's chess games?
35 games by Iliya Darini, from Apr 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 Iliya Darini has played.
What does Iliya Darini play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Iliya Darini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iliya Darini answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iliya Darini play as White?
As White, Iliya Darini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iliya Darini play as Black?
As Black, Iliya Darini most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Iliya Darini's FIDE rating?
Iliya Darini is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Iliya Darini played?
Our database contains 35 games by Iliya Darini, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iliya Darini?
35 games by Iliya Darini 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.