Prepare against Ilya Gruzman
CM · Israel · World #7,869 classical · FIDE ID 2812703
When preparing against Ilya Gruzman, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 597 games by Ilya Gruzman, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 597 | 173 | 34 | 390 | 29.0% |
| As White | 267 | 90 | 11 | 166 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 330 | 83 | 23 | 224 | 25.2% |
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 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 56.6% | 35.1% |
| e4 | 86 | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 7.1% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.7% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% 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 — 32% 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 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 81.8% | 28.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 8.8% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 67.0% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 33 | 32.0% | 24.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Ilya Gruzman's chess games
All 597 games by Ilya Gruzman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Sep 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: 173 wins, 34 draws, 390 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 | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 12 | 0/0/12 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| 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 | Igor 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 | 549 | 169 | 2,108 |
| 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?
597 games by Ilya Gruzman, from Sep 2013 to Sep 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 267 games with White in our database, Ilya Gruzman opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (32% 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 (67% of games), 1...d5 (32% 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 267 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 330 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ilya Gruzman played?
Our database contains 597 games by Ilya Gruzman, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 34 draws, 390 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Gruzman?
597 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.