Prepare against Ilshat Valitov
Serbia · World #51,313 classical · FIDE ID 44135394
Our database contains 103 games by Ilshat Valitov, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilshat Valitov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilshat Valitov 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 | 1,888 | 1,938 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,936 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,880 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 24 | 19 | 60 | 23.3% |
| As White | 46 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 16 | 7 | 34 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilshat Valitov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilshat Valitov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 12 | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 11 | 23.9% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 26% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Valitov usually continues Bg2 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Valitov usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Valitov usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Valitov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Valitov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Valitov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 41.7% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Ilshat Valitov's chess games
All 103 games by Ilshat Valitov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Dusan Mijatovic | 2,165 | ch-SRB sf | A20 |
| Aug 2024 | Marko Zivkovic | 2,131 | ch-SRB Central Open | A43 |
| Mar 2023 | Necmettin Korkmaz | 2,106 | 23rd ch-EU | A07 |
| Mar 2023 | Milan Jeremic | 2,052 | 23rd ch-EU | D37 |
| Sep 2024 | Adnan A Avdic | 1,990 | 1st Busovaca Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2024 | 16 | 4 | 1,732 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,851 |
| ch-RUS Youth Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| 1st Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,893 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
| Novi Banovci Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilshat Valitov's chess games?
103 games by Ilshat Valitov, from May 2015 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 Ilshat Valitov has played.
What does Ilshat Valitov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Ilshat Valitov opens with 1.g3 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilshat Valitov answers 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ilshat Valitov play as White?
As White, Ilshat Valitov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilshat Valitov play as Black?
As Black, Ilshat Valitov most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ilshat Valitov's FIDE rating?
Ilshat Valitov is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Ilshat Valitov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Ilshat Valitov, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 60 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilshat Valitov?
103 games by Ilshat Valitov 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.