Prepare against Alena Volchkova
WFM · FIDE · World #7,695 classical · FIDE ID 54104408
When preparing against Alena Volchkova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 760 games by Alena Volchkova, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alena Volchkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alena Volchkova 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 | 2,212 | 2,212 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,137 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,032 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 760 | 281 | 71 | 408 | 37.0% |
| As White | 365 | 150 | 35 | 180 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 395 | 131 | 36 | 228 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alena Volchkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alena Volchkova's side.
First moves as White (364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 356 | 97.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.9% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Volchkova usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Volchkova usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Volchkova usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Volchkova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Volchkova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Volchkova usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 95.9% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Alena Volchkova's chess games
All 760 games by Alena Volchkova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 281 wins, 71 draws, 408 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 61 | 23/7/31 | 37.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 19/2/18 | 48.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 16/4/17 | 43.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 4/1/23 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 56 | 21/6/29 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 17/6/29 | 32.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/3/24 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/2/18 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/1/13 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,503 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,501 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,495 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| May 2026 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,474 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 282 | 125 | 2,172 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 112 | 44.5 | 2,156 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,692 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 1,908 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w | 2023 | 13 | 4 | 2,004 |
| Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,163 |
| Rapid GP RUS TOP28 w | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk GP w Rapid | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alena Volchkova's chess games?
760 games by Alena Volchkova, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Alena Volchkova has played.
What does Alena Volchkova play on the first move as White?
Across 364 games with White in our database, Alena Volchkova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alena Volchkova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Alena Volchkova play as White?
As White, Alena Volchkova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alena Volchkova play as Black?
As Black, Alena Volchkova most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (52 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 395 games.
What is Alena Volchkova's FIDE rating?
Alena Volchkova is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alena Volchkova played?
Our database contains 760 games by Alena Volchkova, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 71 draws, 408 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alena Volchkova?
760 games by Alena Volchkova 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.