Prepare against Ilya Khmelniker
GM · Israel · World #1,124 classical · FIDE ID 2805340
Our database contains 497 games by Ilya Khmelniker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Khmelniker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Khmelniker 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 | 2,441 | 2,523 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,504 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,494 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 173 | 189 | 135 | 34.8% |
| As White | 244 | 108 | 92 | 44 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 253 | 65 | 97 | 91 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Khmelniker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Khmelniker's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 218 | 89.3% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Khmelniker usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Khmelniker usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Khmelniker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khmelniker usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Khmelniker usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Khmelniker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 112 | 97.4% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 92.6% | 43.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Ilya Khmelniker's chess games
All 497 games by Ilya Khmelniker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 173 wins, 189 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/13/6 | 38.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 15/9/4 | 53.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 39 | 6/14/19 | 15.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 11/16/9 | 30.6% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Viktor Erdos | 2,631 | 13th EU-ch | A11 |
| Mar 2012 | Arman Pashikian | 2,618 | 13th EU-ch | D38 |
| Mar 2006 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,608 | Beersheba Rapid | E11 |
| Oct 2008 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,593 | 24th EU-Cup | E94 |
| Oct 2010 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,592 | 26th EU-Cup | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 66 | 30.5 | 2,428 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-ISR | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,411 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 12 | 6 | 2,502 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,456 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,519 |
| Beersheba CC 40 Years | 2013 | 11 | 2 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Khmelniker's chess games?
497 games by Ilya Khmelniker, from Apr 2003 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 Khmelniker has played.
What does Ilya Khmelniker play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Ilya Khmelniker opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Khmelniker answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ilya Khmelniker play as White?
As White, Ilya Khmelniker's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Khmelniker play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Khmelniker most often plays: English Opening (39 games, 15.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Ilya Khmelniker's FIDE rating?
Ilya Khmelniker is currently rated 2,441 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Ilya Khmelniker played?
Our database contains 497 games by Ilya Khmelniker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 189 draws, 135 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Khmelniker?
497 games by Ilya Khmelniker 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.