Prepare against Ilya Brin
Russia · World #23,046 classical · FIDE ID 34164615
Our database contains 62 games by Ilya Brin, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Brin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Brin 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 | 2,033 | 2,062 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,074 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,106 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 28 | 11 | 23 | 45.2% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 59.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Brin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Brin's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Brin usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Brin usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Brin usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Brin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Brin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Ilya Brin's chess games
All 62 games by Ilya Brin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 28 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Ilia Belmeskin | 2,242 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | A56 |
| Feb 2015 | Ilya Sukhotin | 2,190 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | B22 |
| Sep 2015 | Kagan Aydincelebi | 2,123 | 25th ch-EU U12 | B38 |
| Oct 2017 | Maxim Seslavin | 2,047 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | A46 |
| Feb 2015 | Alexander Molokanov | 2,012 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2016 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-RUS U14 | 2016 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,108 |
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,629 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,773 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,172 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Brin's chess games?
62 games by Ilya Brin, from Oct 2013 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 Brin has played.
What does Ilya Brin play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ilya Brin opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Brin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilya Brin play as White?
As White, Ilya Brin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Brin play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Brin most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ilya Brin's FIDE rating?
Ilya Brin is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ilya Brin played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ilya Brin, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Brin?
62 games by Ilya Brin 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.