Prepare against Neboisa Illijin
IM · Romania · World #13,425 classical · FIDE ID 1200798
Our database contains 822 games by Neboisa Illijin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neboisa Illijin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neboisa Illijin 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 | 2,123 | 2,294 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,168 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,094 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 822 | 278 | 265 | 279 | 33.8% |
| As White | 406 | 140 | 142 | 124 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 416 | 138 | 123 | 155 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neboisa Illijin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neboisa Illijin's side.
First moves as White (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 328 | 81.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 17.4% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Illijin usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Illijin usually continues d4 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Illijin usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Illijin usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Illijin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Illijin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 193 | 98.0% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 95.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Neboisa Illijin's chess games
All 822 games by Neboisa Illijin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 278 wins, 265 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 21/26/15 | 33.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 119 | 48/29/42 | 40.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 59 | 14/21/24 | 23.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| E08 | Catalan | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Igors Rausis | 2,575 | Ticino Open | B43 |
| Nov 1976 | Florin Gheorghiu | 2,540 | ch-ROM Final | B43 |
| Jan 1989 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,535 | Bled Open | B35 |
| Jan 1989 | Dragan Barlov | 2,520 | Biel MTO Open | B42 |
| Apr 2004 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,449 | Indjija | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 60 | 20 | 2,215 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2013 | 31 | 24 | 2,333 |
| chT-SLO | 2006 | 28 | 13 | 2,223 |
| ch-ROM34 Final | 1970 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| 39th ch-ROM | 1975 | 18 | 8 | – |
| ch-ROM 38 Final | 1974 | 17 | 9.5 | – |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2013 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,145 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neboisa Illijin's chess games?
822 games by Neboisa Illijin, from Apr 2003 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 Neboisa Illijin has played.
What does Neboisa Illijin play on the first move as White?
Across 402 games with White in our database, Neboisa Illijin opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neboisa Illijin answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Neboisa Illijin play as White?
As White, Neboisa Illijin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 33.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neboisa Illijin play as Black?
As Black, Neboisa Illijin most often plays: Sicilian (119 games, 40.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (59 games, 23.7% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Neboisa Illijin's FIDE rating?
Neboisa Illijin is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Neboisa Illijin played?
Our database contains 822 games by Neboisa Illijin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 265 draws, 279 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neboisa Illijin?
822 games by Neboisa Illijin 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.