Prepare against Ilya Gutkin
FM · DEU · World #3,186 classical · FIDE ID 16203470
Our database contains 727 games by Ilya Gutkin, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Gutkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Gutkin 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 | 2,331 | 2,332 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,294 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 727 | 281 | 71 | 375 | 38.7% |
| As White | 360 | 153 | 32 | 175 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 367 | 128 | 39 | 200 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Gutkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Gutkin's side.
First moves as White (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 228 | 63.3% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 112 | 31.1% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 5.6% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gutkin usually continues g3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gutkin usually continues g3 (42.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gutkin usually continues b3 (44.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gutkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gutkin usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gutkin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 92 | 50.8% | 35.9% |
| e5 | 57 | 31.5% | 43.0% |
| c5 | 31 | 17.1% | 64.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 79 | 71.2% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 29 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Ilya Gutkin's chess games
All 727 games by Ilya Gutkin 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: 281 wins, 71 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 88 | 31/10/47 | 35.2% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 48 | 24/4/20 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 28 | 7/4/17 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 10/2/15 | 37.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 5/4/18 | 18.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/0/15 | 34.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | A Pichot | 2,613 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Oct 2024 | M Yilmaz | 2,587 | Titled Tue Late | D07 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Mar 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,560 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Nov 2023 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 628 | 264.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,120 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 92nd ch-GER | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Geoagiu Bai Hunedoara Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,978 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 38. Ruhrhalbinsel Open | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Gutkin's chess games?
727 games by Ilya Gutkin, 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 Ilya Gutkin has played.
What does Ilya Gutkin play on the first move as White?
Across 360 games with White in our database, Ilya Gutkin opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Gutkin answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ilya Gutkin play as White?
As White, Ilya Gutkin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (88 games, 35.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 360 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Gutkin play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Gutkin most often plays: Horwitz Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is Ilya Gutkin's FIDE rating?
Ilya Gutkin is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ilya Gutkin played?
Our database contains 727 games by Ilya Gutkin, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 71 draws, 375 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Gutkin?
727 games by Ilya Gutkin 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.