Prepare against Timofey Iljin
IM · Ukraine · World #7,587 classical · FIDE ID 14110180
Our database contains 1,946 games by Timofey Iljin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timofey Iljin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timofey Iljin 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 | 2,213 | 2,517 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,542 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,483 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,946 | 866 | 333 | 747 | 44.5% |
| As White | 967 | 451 | 169 | 347 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 979 | 415 | 164 | 400 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timofey Iljin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timofey Iljin's side.
First moves as White (967 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 537 | 55.5% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 393 | 40.6% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 2.1% | 67.5% |
| f4 | 9 | 0.9% | 22.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Iljin usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Iljin usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Iljin usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Iljin usually continues c3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Iljin usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Iljin usually continues d4 (51.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (485 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 238 | 49.1% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 95 | 19.6% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 74 | 15.3% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 60 | 12.4% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 2.5% | 58.3% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 135 | 42.9% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 134 | 42.5% | 56.7% |
| f5 | 45 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Timofey Iljin's chess games
All 1,946 games by Timofey Iljin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 866 wins, 333 draws, 747 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 144 | 71/13/60 | 49.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 64 | 17/28/19 | 26.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 55 | 33/5/17 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 52 | 20/16/16 | 38.5% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 51 | 22/14/15 | 43.1% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 44 | 16/9/19 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 22/1/21 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 37 | 23/5/9 | 62.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 19/6/4 | 65.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 70 | 30/12/28 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 65 | 22/17/26 | 33.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 63 | 23/2/38 | 36.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 54 | 21/16/17 | 38.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 49 | 21/18/10 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 45 | 21/8/16 | 46.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 44 | 22/6/16 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 41 | 22/3/16 | 53.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 35 | 14/9/12 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,683 | chT-RUS blitz | B33 |
| Aug 2020 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Oct 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | Titled Tue | E29 |
| Oct 2016 | Gata Kamsky | 2,637 | chT-RUS blitz | D15 |
| Jan 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,625 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,123 | 562 | 2,278 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2011 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,487 |
| Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | 2023 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,387 |
| 1st Alushta Summer | 2012 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,418 |
| 3rd Alushta Summer | 2016 | 22 | 13 | 2,439 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,471 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,383 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anton Sitnikov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timofey Iljin's chess games?
1,946 games by Timofey Iljin, from Apr 2003 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 Timofey Iljin has played.
What does Timofey Iljin play on the first move as White?
Across 967 games with White in our database, Timofey Iljin opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timofey Iljin answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Timofey Iljin play as White?
As White, Timofey Iljin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (144 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 26.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (55 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 967 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timofey Iljin play as Black?
As Black, Timofey Iljin most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (63 games, 36.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 979 games.
What is Timofey Iljin's FIDE rating?
Timofey Iljin is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Timofey Iljin played?
Our database contains 1,946 games by Timofey Iljin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 866 wins, 333 draws, 747 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timofey Iljin?
1,946 games by Timofey Iljin 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.