Prepare against Ilja Mares
Czechia · World #65,603 classical · FIDE ID 325104
When preparing against Ilja Mares, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Ilja Mares, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilja Mares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilja Mares 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 | 1,836 | 1,910 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,836 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 20 | 17 | 34 | 28.2% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilja Mares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilja Mares's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 43.8% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mares usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mares usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Mares usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Mares usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mares usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mares usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Ilja Mares's chess games
All 71 games by Ilja Mares in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Jiri Vrnata | 2,092 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | C50 |
| Jul 2006 | Jiri Sedlacek | 2,085 | Nachod Open | A07 |
| Aug 2015 | Milan Kotva | 2,006 | ch-CZE Seniors 60 | B09 |
| May 2006 | Petr Dusbaba | 1,970 | Janske Lazne Open A | B08 |
| Jul 2011 | Petr Slavik | 1,898 | 9th Nachod Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 1,903 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,866 |
| Nachod Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 60 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Janske Lazne Open A | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,141 |
| 9th Hradec Kralove Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,556 |
| 7th Nachod Open | 2001 | 4 | 0 | 1,530 |
| 7th Hradec Kralove Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilja Mares's chess games?
71 games by Ilja Mares, from Oct 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 Ilja Mares has played.
What does Ilja Mares play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ilja Mares opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilja Mares answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilja Mares play as White?
As White, Ilja Mares's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilja Mares play as Black?
As Black, Ilja Mares most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ilja Mares's FIDE rating?
Ilja Mares is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ilja Mares played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ilja Mares, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilja Mares?
71 games by Ilja Mares 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.