Prepare against Ilya Stetsenko
CM · ABW · World #34,637 classical · FIDE ID 15900762
When preparing against Ilya Stetsenko, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 101 games by Ilya Stetsenko, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Stetsenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Stetsenko 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 | 1,961 | 1,966 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 36 | 21 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Stetsenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Stetsenko's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Stetsenko usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stetsenko usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Stetsenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Stetsenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stetsenko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Stetsenko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 42.9% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Ilya Stetsenko's chess games
All 101 games by Ilya Stetsenko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 21 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Mohamad Seder | 2,116 | Olympiad-45 | B11 |
| Jul 2020 | Ali Elier | 2,037 | Online Olympiad Base C | D55 |
| Aug 2022 | Rurik Capella | 1,952 | Olympiad-44 | B12 |
| Sep 2024 | Winston Gerald Mansfield Thomas | 1,950 | Olympiad-45 | A53 |
| Sep 2024 | Francis Eric Anquandah | 1,941 | Olympiad-45 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARU | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,750 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,068 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,624 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,556 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Aruba | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,792 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,782 |
| Aruba Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Stetsenko's chess games?
101 games by Ilya Stetsenko, from May 2017 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 Stetsenko has played.
What does Ilya Stetsenko play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ilya Stetsenko opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Stetsenko answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilya Stetsenko play as White?
As White, Ilya Stetsenko's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Stetsenko play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Stetsenko most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Ilya Stetsenko's FIDE rating?
Ilya Stetsenko is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ilya Stetsenko played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ilya Stetsenko, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 21 draws, 44 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Stetsenko?
101 games by Ilya Stetsenko 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.