Prepare against Anna Grakholskaya
Russia · World #101,333 classical · FIDE ID 24262099
When preparing against Anna Grakholskaya, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Anna Grakholskaya, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anna Grakholskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Grakholskaya 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 | 1,726 | 1,760 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,681 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 48.6% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 64.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Grakholskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Grakholskaya's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Grakholskaya usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Grakholskaya usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Grakholskaya usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Anna Grakholskaya's chess games
All 35 games by Anna Grakholskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Margarita Kostygova | 1,829 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | B28 |
| Jul 2025 | Elena Panakhova | 1,789 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | B28 |
| Jun 2018 | Yevheniia Toroptseva | 1,527 | Wch U08 Girls Blitz | B02 |
| Jun 2018 | Anna Okruzhnova | 1,456 | Wch U08 Girls rapid | C65 |
| Jun 2018 | Palina Karpenkava | 1,205 | Wch U08 Girls rapid | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th ch-EU U08 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,299 |
| Moscow Time of the First U11 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,262 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,827 |
| Wch U08 Girls rapid | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,279 |
| Wch U08 Girls Blitz | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Grakholskaya's chess games?
35 games by Anna Grakholskaya, from Jul 2017 to Jul 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 Anna Grakholskaya has played.
What does Anna Grakholskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Anna Grakholskaya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Grakholskaya answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games).
What openings does Anna Grakholskaya play as White?
As White, Anna Grakholskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Grakholskaya play as Black?
As Black, Anna Grakholskaya most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Anna Grakholskaya's FIDE rating?
Anna Grakholskaya is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Anna Grakholskaya played?
Our database contains 35 games by Anna Grakholskaya, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Grakholskaya?
35 games by Anna Grakholskaya 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.