Prepare against Aliaksandra Tarasenka
WIM · Belarus · World #6,883 classical · FIDE ID 13514288
When preparing against Aliaksandra Tarasenka, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 783 games by Aliaksandra Tarasenka, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aliaksandra Tarasenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aliaksandra Tarasenka 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 | 2,228 | 2,267 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,194 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,223 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 783 | 399 | 132 | 252 | 51.0% |
| As White | 400 | 224 | 65 | 111 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 383 | 175 | 67 | 141 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aliaksandra Tarasenka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aliaksandra Tarasenka's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 267 | 66.8% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 110 | 27.5% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tarasenka usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tarasenka usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Tarasenka usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tarasenka usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tarasenka usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Tarasenka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 60.0% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 48 | 25.3% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 22 | 11.6% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 42.3% | 44.5% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 38.5% | 61.0% |
| f5 | 24 | 18.5% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Aliaksandra Tarasenka's chess games
All 783 games by Aliaksandra Tarasenka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 399 wins, 132 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 27/2/14 | 62.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 19/3/9 | 61.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/5/22 | 35.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 13/1/2 | 81.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,606 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B20 |
| Dec 2020 | Sarasadat Khademalsharieh | 2,494 | Titled Tue | D36 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,488 | Swiss Queens Wed #23 | B11 |
| Feb 2026 | Edgar Mamedov | 2,478 | Titled Tue | D21 |
| Jan 2026 | Srihari L R | 2,472 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 103 | 45 | 2,247 |
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 43 | 35 | 2,014 |
| ch-BLR w | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,113 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 8 | 2,429 |
| RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 02 | 2020 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,353 |
| BLR-ARM U16 Online | 2020 | 14 | 8 | 2,284 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1,891 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kseniya Zeliantsova (16 games) · Varvara Poliakova (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aliaksandra Tarasenka's chess games?
783 games by Aliaksandra Tarasenka, from Jan 2016 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 Aliaksandra Tarasenka has played.
What does Aliaksandra Tarasenka play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Aliaksandra Tarasenka opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aliaksandra Tarasenka answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Aliaksandra Tarasenka play as White?
As White, Aliaksandra Tarasenka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 62.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aliaksandra Tarasenka play as Black?
As Black, Aliaksandra Tarasenka most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (32 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Aliaksandra Tarasenka's FIDE rating?
Aliaksandra Tarasenka is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Aliaksandra Tarasenka played?
Our database contains 783 games by Aliaksandra Tarasenka, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 399 wins, 132 draws, 252 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aliaksandra Tarasenka?
783 games by Aliaksandra Tarasenka 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.