Prepare against Ilya Sidorenko
Belarus · World #32,496 classical · FIDE ID 13509888
Our database contains 205 games by Ilya Sidorenko, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Sidorenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Sidorenko 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 | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,967 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 75 | 54 | 76 | 36.6% |
| As White | 105 | 43 | 26 | 36 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 100 | 32 | 28 | 40 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Sidorenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Sidorenko's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sidorenko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sidorenko usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sidorenko usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Ilya Sidorenko's chess games
All 205 games by Ilya Sidorenko in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 75 wins, 54 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,625 | chT-ISR 1011 | C07 |
| Aug 2010 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,529 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | B12 |
| Sep 2004 | Dan Zoler | 2,518 | ch-ISR | E62 |
| Dec 2008 | Alik Gershon | 2,507 | chT-ISR 0809 | B60 |
| May 2023 | Danny Raznikov | 2,482 | chT-ISR | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 64 | 29 | 2,363 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,326 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,331 |
| ch-ISR | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,518 |
| 2nd Thessaloniki Triandria Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,434 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,367 |
| Beersheba | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,318 |
| Petah Tikva | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Sidorenko's chess games?
205 games by Ilya Sidorenko, from Mar 2016 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 Sidorenko has played.
What does Ilya Sidorenko play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Ilya Sidorenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Sidorenko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilya Sidorenko play as White?
As White, Ilya Sidorenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Sidorenko play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Sidorenko most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Ilya Sidorenko's FIDE rating?
Ilya Sidorenko is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilya Sidorenko played?
Our database contains 205 games by Ilya Sidorenko, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 54 draws, 76 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Sidorenko?
205 games by Ilya Sidorenko 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.