Prepare against Raymond J Ilett
United Kingdom · World #59,319 classical · FIDE ID 414980
Our database contains 117 games by Raymond J Ilett, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raymond J Ilett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond J Ilett 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 | 1,858 | 1,921 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 32 | 22 | 63 | 27.4% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 11 | 28 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond J Ilett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond J Ilett's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ilett usually continues c4 (34.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ilett usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Ilett usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 68.2% | 36.7% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Raymond J Ilett's chess games
All 117 games by Raymond J Ilett in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Paul Cumbers | 2,214 | Gatwick e2e4 Open A | E20 |
| May 2015 | Alistair Hill | 2,121 | Newmarket EACU Open | D91 |
| Oct 2025 | John C Tompson | 2,113 | Scarborough Congress | D37 |
| Sep 2018 | Dan Waller | 2,092 | 20th Nottingham 4NCL Open | A85 |
| May 2015 | Ivan J Myall | 2,048 | Newmarket EACU Open | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Thanet Open | 2013 | 14 | 3 | 1,846 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,002 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| 20th Nottingham 4NCL Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,732 |
| 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond J Ilett's chess games?
117 games by Raymond J Ilett, from Oct 2005 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 Raymond J Ilett has played.
What does Raymond J Ilett play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Raymond J Ilett opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond J Ilett answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raymond J Ilett play as White?
As White, Raymond J Ilett's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond J Ilett play as Black?
As Black, Raymond J Ilett most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Raymond J Ilett's FIDE rating?
Raymond J Ilett is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Raymond J Ilett played?
Our database contains 117 games by Raymond J Ilett, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 63 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond J Ilett?
117 games by Raymond J Ilett 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.