Prepare against Almira Skripchenko
IM · France · World #2,140 classical · FIDE ID 13900145
Our database contains 1,916 games by Almira Skripchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Almira Skripchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Almira Skripchenko 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 | 2,376 | 2,491 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,468 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,468 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,916 | 746 | 657 | 513 | 38.9% |
| As White | 973 | 402 | 362 | 209 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 943 | 344 | 295 | 304 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Almira Skripchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Almira Skripchenko's side.
First moves as White (973 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 879 | 90.3% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 6.6% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 1.7% | 52.9% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Skripchenko usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Skripchenko usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Skripchenko usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 58.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Skripchenko usually continues g3 (51.8% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Skripchenko usually continues g3 (77.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Skripchenko usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 247 | 54.9% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 59 | 13.1% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 55 | 12.2% | 41.8% |
| g6 | 39 | 8.7% | 78.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 4.7% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 18 | 4.0% | 63.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 132 | 37.6% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 103 | 29.3% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 77 | 21.9% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 15 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Almira Skripchenko's chess games
All 1,916 games by Almira Skripchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 746 wins, 657 draws, 513 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 152 | 65/52/35 | 42.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 80 | 37/33/10 | 46.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 73 | 31/31/11 | 42.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 50 | 21/18/11 | 42.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 48 | 22/14/12 | 45.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 28 | 7/14/7 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 73 | 27/25/21 | 37.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 59 | 19/20/20 | 32.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 58 | 22/19/17 | 37.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 33/14/9 | 58.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 47 | 12/17/18 | 25.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 44 | 16/17/11 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 16/12/15 | 37.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 43 | 18/13/12 | 41.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 9/8/18 | 25.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,702 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | B08 |
| Apr 2004 | Smbat Lputian | 2,634 | ACP Blitz Prelim4 | D20 |
| Jun 2004 | Boris Avrukh | 2,620 | 3rd ACP Blitz Prelim 2 | A25 |
| Aug 2002 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,619 | ch-FRA | B06 |
| Apr 2004 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,606 | ACP Blitz Prelim4 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2022 | 74 | 56.5 | 2,447 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 73 | 60.5 | 2,419 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2012 | 46 | 26 | 2,473 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2018 | 37 | 20 | 2,382 |
| Groningen Open | 1998 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,397 |
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,396 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2010 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,415 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2018 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,273 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Silvia Alexieva (19 games) · Monika Socko (18 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (17 games) · Sophie Milliet (16 games) · Pia Cramling (16 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (15 games) · Nino Maisuradze (15 games) · Inna Gaponenko (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Almira Skripchenko's chess games?
1,916 games by Almira Skripchenko, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Almira Skripchenko has played.
What does Almira Skripchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 973 games with White in our database, Almira Skripchenko opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Almira Skripchenko answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Almira Skripchenko play as White?
As White, Almira Skripchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (152 games, 42.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (80 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (73 games, 42.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 973 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Almira Skripchenko play as Black?
As Black, Almira Skripchenko most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (58 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 943 games.
What is Almira Skripchenko's FIDE rating?
Almira Skripchenko is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Almira Skripchenko played?
Our database contains 1,916 games by Almira Skripchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 746 wins, 657 draws, 513 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Almira Skripchenko?
1,916 games by Almira Skripchenko 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.