Prepare against Illya Mutschnik
IM · DEU · World #2,533 classical · FIDE ID 14111080
Our database contains 384 games by Illya Mutschnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Illya Mutschnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Illya Mutschnik 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 | 2,358 | 2,457 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 161 | 135 | 88 | 41.9% |
| As White | 181 | 89 | 62 | 30 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 203 | 72 | 73 | 58 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Illya Mutschnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Illya Mutschnik's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 100.0% | 66.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mutschnik usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mutschnik usually continues d3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mutschnik usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Illya Mutschnik's chess games
All 384 games by Illya Mutschnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 161 wins, 135 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/15/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 12/12/3 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Levon Aronian | 2,648 | ch-GER Internet g/5' | C45 |
| Feb 2004 | Robert Huebner | 2,604 | ch-GER Internet g/5' | C00 |
| Feb 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,576 | ch-GER Internet g/5' | B90 |
| Aug 2004 | Stanislav Savchenko | 2,550 | Nettetal Chessgate Open | E97 |
| Oct 2018 | Alexander Naumann | 2,546 | 34th EU-Cup | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 47 | 28.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-GER Internet g/5' | 2004 | 22 | 13 | 2,579 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| BL2-Sued 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,456 |
| 9th chT-UKR | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Nettetal Chessgate Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,325 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Illya Mutschnik's chess games?
384 games by Illya Mutschnik, from Apr 2003 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 Illya Mutschnik has played.
What does Illya Mutschnik play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Illya Mutschnik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Illya Mutschnik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Illya Mutschnik play as White?
As White, Illya Mutschnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Illya Mutschnik play as Black?
As Black, Illya Mutschnik most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (28 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Illya Mutschnik's FIDE rating?
Illya Mutschnik is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Illya Mutschnik played?
Our database contains 384 games by Illya Mutschnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 135 draws, 88 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Illya Mutschnik?
384 games by Illya Mutschnik 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.