Prepare against Ilya Putintsev
Russia · World #16,610 classical · FIDE ID 34412689
Our database contains 43 games by Ilya Putintsev, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Putintsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Putintsev 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 | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,122 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,168 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Putintsev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Putintsev usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Putintsev usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Putintsev usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ilya Putintsev's chess games
All 43 games by Ilya Putintsev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Andrey Zaichikov | 2,113 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Dmitriy Petukhov | 1,996 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | A36 |
| Oct 2024 | Fedor Antipov | 1,991 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | B48 |
| Oct 2022 | Boris Nikitinyh | 1,853 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | C66 |
| Oct 2022 | Nizomitdin Nuritdinov | 1,728 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,836 |
| Kaliningrad Amateur U20 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,069 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,688 |
| Klaipeda Sea Rapid Open 16th | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Putintsev's chess games?
43 games by Ilya Putintsev, from May 2019 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 Putintsev has played.
What does Ilya Putintsev play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ilya Putintsev opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Putintsev answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ilya Putintsev play as White?
As White, Ilya Putintsev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Putintsev play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Putintsev most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ilya Putintsev's FIDE rating?
Ilya Putintsev is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilya Putintsev played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ilya Putintsev, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Putintsev?
43 games by Ilya Putintsev 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.