Prepare against Anna Muzychuk
GM · Ukraine · World #415 classical · FIDE ID 14111330
Our database contains 2,699 games by Anna Muzychuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anna Muzychuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Muzychuk 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 | 2,529 | 2,606 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,611 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,400 | 2,665 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,699 | 1,177 | 1,097 | 425 | 43.6% |
| As White | 1,375 | 686 | 516 | 173 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 1,324 | 491 | 581 | 252 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Muzychuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Muzychuk's side.
First moves as White (1,375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,271 | 92.4% | 68.3% |
| f4 | 34 | 2.5% | 79.4% |
| c4 | 32 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 2.2% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 79.4% score
- …d5 (79% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (571 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 243 | 42.6% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 195 | 34.2% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 104 | 18.2% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.3% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.2% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (532 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 227 | 42.7% | 58.1% |
| f5 | 140 | 26.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 126 | 23.7% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 3.2% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 16 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Anna Muzychuk's chess games
All 2,699 games by Anna Muzychuk 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: 1,177 wins, 1,097 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 171 | 83/69/19 | 48.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 72 | 21/38/13 | 29.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 68 | 43/15/10 | 63.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 60 | 24/23/13 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 57 | 35/11/11 | 61.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 50 | 23/17/10 | 46.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 48 | 22/18/8 | 45.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 47 | 16/28/3 | 34.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 35 | 20/12/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 35 | 26/6/3 | 74.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 175 | 68/76/31 | 38.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 128 | 55/48/25 | 43.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 100 | 42/31/27 | 42.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 71 | 9/51/11 | 12.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 70 | 23/33/14 | 32.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 47 | 13/27/7 | 27.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 16/15/11 | 38.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 41 | 14/18/9 | 34.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 14/18/6 | 36.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 34 | 17/13/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,707 | Amsterdam ACP Golden Classic | D46 |
| Jan 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,700 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | C47 |
| Dec 2009 | Igor Kurnosov | 2,666 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B33 |
| Oct 2015 | Romain Edouard | 2,636 | Cap d'Agde Karpov qual 4th | B46 |
| Dec 2013 | Yifan Hou | 2,629 | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 85 | 58.5 | 2,550 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 84 | 58 | 2,574 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 83 | 53 | 2,636 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 73 | 46.5 | 2,585 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 58 | 37 | 2,509 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 41 | 30 | 2,563 |
| FIDE World Cup w | 2023 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,550 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 36 | 29.5 | 2,493 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (84 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (56 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (55 games) · Mariya Muzychuk (52 games) · Humpy Koneru (51 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (50 games) · Kateryna Lagno (44 games) · Harika Dronavalli (43 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Muzychuk's chess games?
2,699 games by Anna Muzychuk, 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 Anna Muzychuk has played.
What does Anna Muzychuk play on the first move as White?
Across 1,375 games with White in our database, Anna Muzychuk opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Muzychuk answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Anna Muzychuk play as White?
As White, Anna Muzychuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (171 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (72 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (68 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,375 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Muzychuk play as Black?
As Black, Anna Muzychuk most often plays: Dutch Defense (175 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (128 games, 43.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (100 games, 42.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,324 games.
What is Anna Muzychuk's FIDE rating?
Anna Muzychuk is currently rated 2,529 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,400 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,606 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Anna Muzychuk played?
Our database contains 2,699 games by Anna Muzychuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,177 wins, 1,097 draws, 425 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Muzychuk?
2,699 games by Anna Muzychuk 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.