Prepare against Ilya Sorin
Russia · World #68,936 classical · FIDE ID 4100085
When preparing against Ilya Sorin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 59 games by Ilya Sorin, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Sorin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Sorin 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 | 1,825 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,802 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 6 | 31 | 37.3% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Sorin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Sorin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sorin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sorin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sorin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ilya Sorin's chess games
All 59 games by Ilya Sorin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | V. Byelopolskiy | 2,421 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Mikhail Panin | 2,183 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C64 |
| Sep 2013 | Kirill Popov | 2,128 | 23rd ch-EU U16 | C02 |
| Oct 2013 | Nikita Lopatik | 1,981 | 23rd ch-EU U16 | B61 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Karelov | 1,960 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 24 | 10.5 | 1,847 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| chB-RUS U12 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2,113 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Thessaloniki Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Sorin's chess games?
59 games by Ilya Sorin, from Jul 2011 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 Sorin has played.
What does Ilya Sorin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ilya Sorin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Sorin answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ilya Sorin play as White?
As White, Ilya Sorin's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Sorin play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Sorin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ilya Sorin's FIDE rating?
Ilya Sorin is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilya Sorin played?
Our database contains 59 games by Ilya Sorin, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Sorin?
59 games by Ilya Sorin 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.