Prepare against Ilyas Azimov
CM · Russia · World #18,004 classical · FIDE ID 24175226
Our database contains 139 games by Ilyas Azimov, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilyas Azimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilyas Azimov 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 | 2,226 | 2,240 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,220 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,269 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 52 | 25 | 62 | 37.4% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 10 | 31 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 27 | 15 | 31 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilyas Azimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilyas Azimov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 84.8% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.6% | 35.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Azimov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Azimov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Azimov usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Azimov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Azimov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 42.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Ilyas Azimov's chess games
All 139 games by Ilyas Azimov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 52 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Sergei Lobanov | 2,429 | ch-St Petersburg 90th | B92 |
| May 2019 | Marina Nechaeva | 2,402 | 1st Sochi Archibald Open | B90 |
| Jan 2020 | Petr Palachev | 2,387 | 16th Moscow Open A | E11 |
| Dec 2019 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,380 | ch-EU rapid | E11 |
| Nov 2018 | Maksim Schekachikhin | 2,370 | St Petersburg IM | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,184 |
| ch-St Petersburg 90th | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,235 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 1st Sochi Archibald Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilyas Azimov's chess games?
139 games by Ilyas Azimov, from Aug 2012 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 Ilyas Azimov has played.
What does Ilyas Azimov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ilyas Azimov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.g4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilyas Azimov answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ilyas Azimov play as White?
As White, Ilyas Azimov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilyas Azimov play as Black?
As Black, Ilyas Azimov most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Ilyas Azimov's FIDE rating?
Ilyas Azimov is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Ilyas Azimov played?
Our database contains 139 games by Ilyas Azimov, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilyas Azimov?
139 games by Ilyas Azimov 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.