Prepare against Peter Ilyes
Norway · World #53,386 classical · FIDE ID 1524305
Our database contains 94 games by Peter Ilyes, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Ilyes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Ilyes 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 | 1,880 | 2,032 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 26 | 21 | 47 | 27.7% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 12 | 28 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Ilyes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Ilyes's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 41.9% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 37.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ilyes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Ilyes usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ilyes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ilyes usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ilyes usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ilyes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 45.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Ilyes's chess games
All 94 games by Peter Ilyes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Boris Furman | 2,202 | ch-EU Seniors 65 17th | E61 |
| Aug 2018 | Peter Hohler | 2,091 | ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | D00 |
| Jul 2017 | Joar Gullestad Pettersen | 2,080 | ch-NOR Mester | A46 |
| Sep 2020 | Manfred Herbold | 2,063 | Zalakaros Barczay Mem | C02 |
| Jul 2017 | Torgeir Kjoita | 2,037 | ch-NOR Mester | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| Budapest FS07 Nadassy | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1,762 |
| Yangon Zaw Win Lay Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,726 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,014 |
| chT-NOR east | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Ilyes's chess games?
94 games by Peter Ilyes, from Jan 2015 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 Peter Ilyes has played.
What does Peter Ilyes play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Peter Ilyes opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Ilyes answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Peter Ilyes play as White?
As White, Peter Ilyes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Ilyes play as Black?
As Black, Peter Ilyes most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Peter Ilyes's FIDE rating?
Peter Ilyes is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Peter Ilyes played?
Our database contains 94 games by Peter Ilyes, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Ilyes?
94 games by Peter Ilyes 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.