Prepare against Nicholas Ilic
FM · Australia · World #15,723 classical · FIDE ID 3221580
Our database contains 119 games by Nicholas Ilic, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Ilic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Ilic 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 | 2,098 | 2,124 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,021 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,042 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 45 | 11 | 63 | 37.8% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 6 | 30 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 5 | 33 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Ilic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Ilic's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ilic usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ilic usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 19.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Nicholas Ilic's chess games
All 119 games by Nicholas Ilic in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 45 wins, 11 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | H Dang | 2,408 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Dawid Czerw | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | B34 |
| Oct 2023 | Ryszard Eggink | 2,386 | Titled Tue Late | E50 |
| Mar 2026 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,309 | 60th Begonia Open 2026 | A12 |
| Oct 2023 | Uwe Kleibel | 2,304 | Titled Tue Late | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 62 | 26 | 2,123 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,006 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,924 |
| Box Hill Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,696 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,296 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,013 |
| 54th Begonia Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Ilic's chess games?
119 games by Nicholas Ilic, from Dec 2013 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 Nicholas Ilic has played.
What does Nicholas Ilic play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Nicholas Ilic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Ilic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Ilic play as White?
As White, Nicholas Ilic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Ilic play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Ilic most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Nicholas Ilic's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Ilic is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nicholas Ilic played?
Our database contains 119 games by Nicholas Ilic, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 11 draws, 63 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Ilic?
119 games by Nicholas Ilic 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.