Prepare against Ilya Gruzman
CM · Israel · World #7,854 classical · FIDE ID 2812703
Our database contains 586 games by Ilya Gruzman, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Gruzman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Gruzman 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 | 2,208 | 2,208 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 586 | 166 | 34 | 386 | 28.3% |
| As White | 262 | 86 | 11 | 165 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 324 | 80 | 23 | 221 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Gruzman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Gruzman's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 57.6% | 35.1% |
| e4 | 86 | 32.8% | 33.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 7.3% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gruzman usually continues c4 (28.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gruzman usually continues c4 (31.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gruzman usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 33.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gruzman usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gruzman usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gruzman usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 81.6% | 29.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 8.9% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 62.6% | 34.3% |
| d5 | 33 | 30.8% | 24.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Ilya Gruzman's chess games
All 586 games by Ilya Gruzman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 166 wins, 34 draws, 386 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/1/19 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/0/14 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/1/16 | 15.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 15/2/32 | 30.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 38 | 8/3/27 | 21.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 12 | 0/0/12 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | I Lysyj | 2,586 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jun 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Feb 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | E76 |
| Feb 2024 | Jiner Zhu | 2,467 | Titled Tue Late | E61 |
| Feb 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 538 | 162 | 2,103 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,258 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,113 |
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,152 |
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,984 |
| TCh-ISR Bottom Play-off | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,450 |
| Adeje Arona Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,153 |
| chT-ISR GpB | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Gruzman's chess games?
586 games by Ilya Gruzman, from Sep 2013 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 Ilya Gruzman has played.
What does Ilya Gruzman play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Ilya Gruzman opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Gruzman answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ilya Gruzman play as White?
As White, Ilya Gruzman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Gruzman play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Gruzman most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 324 games.
What is Ilya Gruzman's FIDE rating?
Ilya Gruzman is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ilya Gruzman played?
Our database contains 586 games by Ilya Gruzman, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 34 draws, 386 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Gruzman?
586 games by Ilya Gruzman 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.