Prepare against Ilmars Starostits
GM · LVA · World #3,348 classical · FIDE ID 11600748
When preparing against Ilmars Starostits, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 2,084 games by Ilmars Starostits, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilmars Starostits's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilmars Starostits 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 | 2,325 | 2,512 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,357 | 2,488 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,494 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,084 | 988 | 676 | 420 | 47.4% |
| As White | 1,065 | 543 | 348 | 174 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 1,019 | 445 | 328 | 246 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilmars Starostits's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilmars Starostits's side.
First moves as White (1,065 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 718 | 67.4% | 68.9% |
| d4 | 276 | 25.9% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 1.9% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 68.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Starostits usually continues Nc3 (70.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Starostits usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Starostits usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Starostits usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Starostits usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Starostits usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (483 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 224 | 46.4% | 62.7% |
| c6 | 189 | 39.1% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 34 | 7.0% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 1.7% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 190 | 59.2% | 60.5% |
| Nf6 | 97 | 30.2% | 62.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 10 | 3.1% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Ilmars Starostits's chess games
All 2,084 games by Ilmars Starostits 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: 988 wins, 676 draws, 420 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 241 | 135/67/39 | 56.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 103 | 47/38/18 | 45.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/18/9 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 17/14/6 | 45.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 20/11/5 | 55.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 15/11/3 | 51.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 24 | 12/10/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 15/6/1 | 68.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/13/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 113 | 36/41/36 | 31.9% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 91 | 46/23/22 | 50.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 58 | 28/13/17 | 48.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 55 | 33/11/11 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 55 | 18/20/17 | 32.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 51 | 24/16/11 | 47.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 28/14/6 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 47 | 27/15/5 | 57.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 44 | 18/19/7 | 40.9% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,604 | 11th Cutro Open A | D00 |
| Aug 2004 | Daniel Fridman | 2,590 | Riga Open | D10 |
| Jan 2010 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,586 | 35th Seville Open | B24 |
| Jul 2002 | Igor-Alexandre Nataf | 2,560 | Pardubice Czech Open | B25 |
| Jun 2012 | Normunds Miezis | 2,557 | chT-LAT Higher League | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 107 | 71.5 | 2,422 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 31 | 18 | 2,380 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 26 | 19 | 2,330 |
| Panevezys GM | 2016 | 18 | 7 | 2,351 |
| Winterthur U20 | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,346 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| Keres Memorial A | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 2,426 |
| Riga Christmas IM | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 2,329 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Normunds Miezis (17 games) · Arturs Neiksans (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilmars Starostits's chess games?
2,084 games by Ilmars Starostits, 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 Ilmars Starostits has played.
What does Ilmars Starostits play on the first move as White?
Across 1,065 games with White in our database, Ilmars Starostits opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilmars Starostits answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ilmars Starostits play as White?
As White, Ilmars Starostits's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (241 games, 56.0% win rate); Indian Defense (103 games, 45.6% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,065 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilmars Starostits play as Black?
As Black, Ilmars Starostits most often plays: Slav Defense (113 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (91 games, 50.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (58 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,019 games.
What is Ilmars Starostits's FIDE rating?
Ilmars Starostits is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,357 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Ilmars Starostits played?
Our database contains 2,084 games by Ilmars Starostits, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 988 wins, 676 draws, 420 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilmars Starostits?
2,084 games by Ilmars Starostits 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.