Prepare against Ilya Lemeshev
FM · Ukraine · World #4,663 classical · FIDE ID 14194279
Our database contains 56 games by Ilya Lemeshev, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Lemeshev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Lemeshev 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 | 2,283 | 2,311 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,351 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,158 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 27 | 12 | 17 | 48.2% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 57.7% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 26.9% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Lemeshev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Lemeshev usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Lemeshev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lemeshev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lemeshev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Lemeshev usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 47.4% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Ilya Lemeshev's chess games
All 56 games by Ilya Lemeshev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Juan Ignacio Alonso Arburu | 2,365 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 Final | D59 |
| Feb 2024 | Eric Prie | 2,346 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B13 |
| Apr 2024 | Imar Tallo Dominguez | 2,323 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 Final | E09 |
| Oct 2023 | Abel Lazaro Pujol | 2,304 | ch-Girona | D30 |
| Aug 2023 | Xulio Del Prado Rodriguez | 2,275 | ch-ESP U18 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,168 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,183 |
| 9th Platja d'Aro Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-Girona | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 2,278 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,286 |
| 23rd Figueres Mas Open A | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,983 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 Final | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Lemeshev's chess games?
56 games by Ilya Lemeshev, from Jan 2017 to Aug 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 Lemeshev has played.
What does Ilya Lemeshev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ilya Lemeshev opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Lemeshev answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilya Lemeshev play as White?
As White, Ilya Lemeshev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Lemeshev play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Lemeshev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ilya Lemeshev's FIDE rating?
Ilya Lemeshev is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (May 2024).
How many games has Ilya Lemeshev played?
Our database contains 56 games by Ilya Lemeshev, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Lemeshev?
56 games by Ilya Lemeshev 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.