Prepare against Ilja Haitin
FM · Estonia · World #5,183 classical · FIDE ID 4501764
Our database contains 1,268 games by Ilja Haitin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilja Haitin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilja Haitin 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 | 2,268 | 2,363 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,381 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,365 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,268 | 456 | 237 | 575 | 36.0% |
| As White | 633 | 238 | 118 | 277 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 635 | 218 | 119 | 298 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilja Haitin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilja Haitin's side.
First moves as White (633 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 285 | 45.0% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 198 | 31.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 117 | 18.5% | 43.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.9% | 79.2% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.4% | 61.1% |
| f4 | 7 | 1.1% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Haitin usually continues Nf3 (34.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Haitin usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Haitin usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Haitin usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Haitin usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Haitin usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 31.8% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 57 | 18.3% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 44 | 14.1% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 36 | 11.6% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 30 | 9.6% | 38.3% |
| d5 | 23 | 7.4% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 85 | 43.6% | 37.1% |
| Nf6 | 55 | 28.2% | 33.6% |
| d6 | 20 | 10.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 10.3% | 42.5% |
| f5 | 9 | 4.6% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Ilja Haitin's chess games
All 1,268 games by Ilja Haitin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 456 wins, 237 draws, 575 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 75 | 26/15/34 | 34.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 57 | 22/11/24 | 38.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 50 | 17/6/27 | 34.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 39 | 21/4/14 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 4/4/22 | 13.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 14/2/13 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 3/6/13 | 13.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lagarde,Max | 2,622 | 7th Paul Keres Open A | B83 |
| Dec 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,619 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Oct 2021 | Dennis Wagner | 2,576 | Titled Tue | A39 |
| Jul 2019 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,560 | 53rd Viljandi Raud Olympic | B77 |
| Jan 2014 | Normunds Miezis | 2,555 | Keres Memorial Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 798 | 355.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-EST | 2020 | 63 | 26 | 2,228 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2014 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-EST U20 | 2018 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Tallinn Final | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,210 |
| Chervonograd 8th | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,463 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilja Haitin's chess games?
1,268 games by Ilja Haitin, from Apr 2003 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 Ilja Haitin has played.
What does Ilja Haitin play on the first move as White?
Across 633 games with White in our database, Ilja Haitin opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilja Haitin answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ilja Haitin play as White?
As White, Ilja Haitin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (75 games, 34.7% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 34.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 633 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilja Haitin play as Black?
As Black, Ilja Haitin most often plays: French Defense (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (30 games, 13.3% win rate); Philidor (29 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 635 games.
What is Ilja Haitin's FIDE rating?
Ilja Haitin is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Ilja Haitin played?
Our database contains 1,268 games by Ilja Haitin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 456 wins, 237 draws, 575 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilja Haitin?
1,268 games by Ilja Haitin 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.