Prepare against Iliya Nurdinov
Russia · World #9,746 classical · FIDE ID 24167436
When preparing against Iliya Nurdinov, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 173 games by Iliya Nurdinov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iliya Nurdinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iliya Nurdinov 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 | 2,174 | 2,208 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,113 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 61 | 50 | 62 | 35.3% |
| As White | 85 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iliya Nurdinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iliya Nurdinov's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 52.9% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 37 | 43.5% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nurdinov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nurdinov usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nurdinov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nurdinov usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nurdinov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nurdinov usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 52.4% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 39.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Iliya Nurdinov's chess games
All 173 games by Iliya Nurdinov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 61 wins, 50 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Vladimir Telnov | 2,393 | ch-Saratov | C26 |
| May 2025 | Isaak Parpiev | 2,380 | TCh-RUS Premier | D02 |
| Feb 2023 | Meruert Kamalidenova | 2,373 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | B70 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexei Kozlov | 2,320 | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | C60 |
| May 2024 | Andrey Rogoznikov | 2,259 | chT2-RUS | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saratov | 2013 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,072 |
| Saratov Open | 2011 | 17 | 8 | 1,893 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Saratov 08 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,822 |
| Saratov Winter Cup School | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Saratov RSOCF Cup | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,736 |
| chB-RUS U10 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iliya Nurdinov's chess games?
173 games by Iliya Nurdinov, from Jul 2010 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 Nurdinov has played.
What does Iliya Nurdinov play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Iliya Nurdinov opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iliya Nurdinov answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Iliya Nurdinov play as White?
As White, Iliya Nurdinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iliya Nurdinov play as Black?
As Black, Iliya Nurdinov most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Iliya Nurdinov's FIDE rating?
Iliya Nurdinov is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Iliya Nurdinov played?
Our database contains 173 games by Iliya Nurdinov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 50 draws, 62 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iliya Nurdinov?
173 games by Iliya Nurdinov 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.