Prepare against Ilona Burak
Ukraine · World #73,525 classical · FIDE ID 14130254
When preparing against Ilona Burak, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 68 games by Ilona Burak, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilona Burak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilona Burak 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 | 1,810 | 1,845 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,911 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,808 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 9 | 42 | 25.0% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilona Burak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilona Burak's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 65.7% | 26.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 26.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Burak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Burak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Burak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Burak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Burak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Burak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Ilona Burak's chess games
All 68 games by Ilona Burak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Oleksandra Konopatska | 2,226 | ch-Kiev w | C54 |
| Jul 2011 | Dmitry Ivaschenko | 2,194 | Myrhorod Open | A36 |
| Aug 2010 | Yuri Moroz | 2,078 | 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | B13 |
| Jul 2011 | Pavlo Vorontsov | 2,064 | Myrhorod Open | D25 |
| Aug 2010 | Mykyta Riabko | 1,737 | Kiev Slavjanskoe bratstvo | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U18 Girls | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,810 |
| Kiev Slavjanskoe bratstvo | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
| Myrhorod Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,996 |
| 7th Zaporozhye Ermak Cup | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,520 |
| ch-Kiev w | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,934 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilona Burak's chess games?
68 games by Ilona Burak, from Nov 2010 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 Ilona Burak has played.
What does Ilona Burak play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ilona Burak opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilona Burak answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Ilona Burak play as White?
As White, Ilona Burak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilona Burak play as Black?
As Black, Ilona Burak most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ilona Burak's FIDE rating?
Ilona Burak is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ilona Burak played?
Our database contains 68 games by Ilona Burak, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilona Burak?
68 games by Ilona Burak 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.