Ilia Iljiushenok vs Erik Obgolts
GM Ilia Iljiushenok (2503) · IM Erik Obgolts (2385)
Ilia Iljiushenok and Erik Obgolts have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Iljiushenok leads 5 wins to 0, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Iljiushenok | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iljiushenok with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Obgolts with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Iljiushenok | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Iljiushenok | Draws | Obgolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Ugra Cup Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2024 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Ugra Cup Rapid 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Erik Obgolts | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Ufa Startsev Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2023 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A |
| Jun 2022 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 44th Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
| Dec 2020 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Erik Obgolts | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 27th Chigorin Memorial |
| Oct 2017 | Erik Obgolts | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 25th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Iljiushenok and Erik Obgolts?
In 12 recorded games, Ilia Iljiushenok has 5 wins, Erik Obgolts has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ilia Iljiushenok and Erik Obgolts played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Ilia Iljiushenok and Erik Obgolts play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.