Ilya amiri

Profile Summary: Ilya Amiri (aka lil_ili)

Meet Ilya Amiri, a chess aficionado whose username lil_ili has become infamous in online circles for both brilliant victories and those “oops” moments. Ilya’s journey in 2025 has been a roller coaster of Rapid, Daily, Blitz, and Bullet games that reveal a thoughtful strategist with a taste for the unexpected.

Chess Journey & Ratings

With a peak Rapid rating touching 742 and a blitz high of 817, Ilya is no stranger to the fast-paced world of chess. Despite a modest bullet peak rating of 401, lil_ili demonstrates that speed isn't everything—sometimes it’s all about intricate ideas and tactical prowess.

Over nearly 1,000 rapid games in the first half of 2025 alone, Ilya’s win-loss record hovers just shy of 50%, clocking in 481 wins and 488 losses with 18 draws. A fighter who never quite gives up, Ilya boasts a remarkable comeback rate of over 65%, proving that even when the odds are against them, lil_ili rarely quits without a battle.

Playing Style & Tactics

Ilya’s style is an adventurous blend of strategic patience and tactical flair. They average around 47 moves per win, showing a penchant for long, complex endgames where every pawn push and knight hop counts. But don't be fooled—while lil_ili enjoys the grind, they also have an early resignation rate of about 11%, confessing that sometimes it’s okay to call it instead of banging their head against the wall.

Always up for a challenge, Ilya plays the King's Pawn Opening frequently in rapid games, with a respectable 53% win rate. Favorites include the Scandinavian Defense where lil_ili shines, boasting an almost 58% win rate, and the Van ’t Kruijs Opening with a 60% success rate—proving that unconventional openings can still break the mold.

Recent Highlights

In a recent rapid match, lil_ili triumphed over "generousorthodoxy" by abandoning a lost position with flair, demonstrating practical chess wisdom and a knack for unsettling opponents. A clever use of the King's Pawn Opening set the stage for a tactical skirmish ending in victory. This is the kind of win that fans remember: not just about material, but sheer nerve and timing.

Of course, like any passionate player, there have been losses, including a game against "umlilomountain" where time ran out on lil_ili. But true to form, these setbacks only fuel the fire to study openings, tweak tactics, and come back stronger.

Psychological Profile

Ilya's psychological resilience is admirable—with a modest tilt factor of 9, lil_ili keeps cool more often than not. The best time to catch lil_ili in top form is around 9 AM, when the mind is sharp and the coffee has kicked in. Not much of a morning person? No worries—at least games played at 9 in the morning boast a win rate of over 61%, so the data doesn’t lie!

Opponent Woes and Wins

lil_ili’s most challenging rival: "umlilomountain," against whom no wins have been recorded recently. But against “generousorthodoxy” and “wakko_w,” lil_ili boasts a 100% success rate, turning those games into confidence boosters.

Final Thoughts

Whether playing rapid or blitz, Ilya Amiri (lil_ili) embodies the spirit of chess enthusiasts worldwide—passionate, resilient, occasionally quirky, and always striving for improvement. Chasing that elusive master rating, Ilya reminds us all that the game isn’t just about numbers; it’s the stories behind the moves that make chess endlessly fascinating.