Prepare against Ilya Afineevskij
CM · Russia · World #15,268 classical · FIDE ID 34425128
Our database contains 61 games by Ilya Afineevskij, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Afineevskij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Afineevskij 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 | 2,103 | 2,204 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,994 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,994 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 12 | 33 | 26.2% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Afineevskij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Afineevskij's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 71.4% | 38.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Afineevskij usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Afineevskij usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Afineevskij usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Afineevskij usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Afineevskij usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Ilya Afineevskij's chess games
All 61 games by Ilya Afineevskij in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B94 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Shapiro | 2,255 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Nov 2025 | Sasha-Matei Craciun | 2,226 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B28 |
| Nov 2025 | Roger Labruyere | 2,183 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B95 |
| Nov 2025 | A Fayard | 2,111 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 1,817 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,690 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,289 |
| chT-Moscow City | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,557 |
| Kstovo Russian Cup | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,095 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,178 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Afineevskij's chess games?
61 games by Ilya Afineevskij, from Apr 2019 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 Ilya Afineevskij has played.
What does Ilya Afineevskij play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ilya Afineevskij opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Afineevskij answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilya Afineevskij play as White?
As White, Ilya Afineevskij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Afineevskij play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Afineevskij most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ilya Afineevskij's FIDE rating?
Ilya Afineevskij is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ilya Afineevskij played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ilya Afineevskij, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Afineevskij?
61 games by Ilya Afineevskij 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.