Ilia Iljiushenok - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Ilia Iljiushenok, a chess Grandmaster whose rating rises faster than the caffeine levels during a nail-biting bullet game. Often known by the handle Iljiushenok_Ilya, Ilia is a force to be reckoned with on chess.com and beyond.
Garnering the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, Ilia has dazzled opponents with a bullet rating peaking at an astonishing 2762 in May 2025, and blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2848 in late 2023. With a near-flawless bullet record boasting 40 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws and an equally impressive blitz tally, Iljiushenok_Ilya proves that speed and precision can indeed coexist.
Ilia’s favorite openings are so classified as "Top Secret" that opponents probably spend hours trying to crack them, only to face a 75.76% win rate in bullet and an indomitable 69.05% in blitz. The Caro-Kann Defense is a go-to choice, especially the Two Knights Mindeno Variation, delivering a 100% win record in bullet games played.
Known for exceptional endgame skills — they’ve played endgames in over 74% of their games — and a dogged tactical awareness with a 79.53% comeback rate after setbacks, Ilia is the kind of player who grins devilishly when the situation looks grim, and then turns the tables spectacularly.
When others might tilt (psychological tilt factor: low at just 5%), Ilia’s mindset shines brightest, especially at 15:00 — the magic hour where Ilia’s win rate hits 100%. If you want to catch Ilia at their best, better set your clocks right.
Off the battlefield of pawns and queens, Ilia’s games reveal something about their style: they don’t quit early (resignation rate of just 2.56%), and they average more than 60 moves before claiming victory — an epic marathon of strategic wizardry.
Recent Highlights:
- Latest Victory: A thrilling win by resignation against HuZhening in a Caro-Kann Defense, where Ilia showed impeccable timing and resilience. The game clocked around 39 moves — enough intensity to keep spectators on the edge!
- Recent Defeats: Like all great warriors, Ilia faces setbacks too. A few losses by checkmate and resignation remind us that even Grandmasters have off-days — but with their typical grit, they bounce back faster than you can say "Checkmate!"
Opponents beware: Ilia Iljiushenok doesn’t just play chess; they elevate it to an art form — with speed, cunning, and a streak of 19 consecutive wins in their pocket, proving that when the chips are down, Ilia's moves are always UP!