Prepare against Iljya Grigorjev
IM · Russia · World #1,248 classical · FIDE ID 24159565
When preparing against Iljya Grigorjev, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 651 games by Iljya Grigorjev, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Iljya Grigorjev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iljya Grigorjev 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 | 2,429 | 2,444 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,386 | 2,393 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,326 | 2,348 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 311 | 138 | 202 | 47.8% |
| As White | 333 | 173 | 65 | 95 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 318 | 138 | 73 | 107 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iljya Grigorjev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iljya Grigorjev's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 58.3% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 18.3% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 48 | 14.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 22 | 6.6% | 77.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.1% | 35.7% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Grigorjev usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Grigorjev usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Grigorjev usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Grigorjev usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Grigorjev usually continues g3 (70.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Grigorjev usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 132 | 93.6% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 95.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Iljya Grigorjev's chess games
All 651 games by Iljya Grigorjev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 311 wins, 138 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 17/8/15 | 42.5% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 45 | 19/7/19 | 42.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 17/13/13 | 39.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 40 | 18/9/13 | 45.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| Sep 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,657 | Speed Chess GP2 | A34 |
| Sep 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,639 | Speed Chess GP2 | A07 |
| Jun 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | D76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 309 | 195 | 2,447 |
| ch-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,491 |
| Speed Chess GP2 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,602 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,398 |
| chT2-RUS | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,030 |
| 75th Elets-B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
| Yelets Rector Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iljya Grigorjev's chess games?
651 games by Iljya Grigorjev, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Iljya Grigorjev has played.
What does Iljya Grigorjev play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Iljya Grigorjev opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iljya Grigorjev answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Iljya Grigorjev play as White?
As White, Iljya Grigorjev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iljya Grigorjev play as Black?
As Black, Iljya Grigorjev most often plays: Indian Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (40 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Iljya Grigorjev's FIDE rating?
Iljya Grigorjev is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,386 in rapid and 2,326 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Iljya Grigorjev played?
Our database contains 651 games by Iljya Grigorjev, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 138 draws, 202 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iljya Grigorjev?
651 games by Iljya Grigorjev 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.