Prepare against Anna Ushenina
GM · Ukraine · World #1,497 classical · FIDE ID 14110911
When preparing against Anna Ushenina, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 21.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 2,404 games by Anna Ushenina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anna Ushenina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Ushenina 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 | 2,412 | 2,502 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,513 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,573 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,404 | 968 | 883 | 554 | 40.3% |
| As White | 1,203 | 560 | 418 | 225 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 1,202 | 408 | 465 | 329 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Ushenina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Ushenina's side.
First moves as White (1,203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 979 | 81.4% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 123 | 10.2% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 82 | 6.8% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 1.2% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ushenina usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ushenina usually continues c4 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ushenina usually continues c4 (78.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ushenina usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ushenina usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ushenina usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (597 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 322 | 53.9% | 56.4% |
| c6 | 152 | 25.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 54 | 9.0% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 21 | 3.5% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.2% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 268 | 70.0% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 81 | 21.1% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 2.9% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 2.9% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Anna Ushenina's chess games
All 2,404 games by Anna Ushenina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 968 wins, 883 draws, 554 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 169 | 76/57/36 | 45.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 133 | 61/55/17 | 45.9% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 59 | 35/9/15 | 59.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 59 | 24/24/11 | 40.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 48 | 21/21/6 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 19/16/12 | 40.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 40 | 12/20/8 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 25/5/9 | 64.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 38 | 18/14/6 | 47.4% |
| D02 | London System | 37 | 17/14/6 | 45.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 117 | 55/38/24 | 47.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 110 | 30/50/30 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 68 | 19/31/18 | 27.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 54 | 19/17/18 | 35.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 45 | 16/16/13 | 35.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 11/20/13 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 16/13/12 | 39.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 11/18/11 | 27.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 37 | 21/9/7 | 56.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 8/17/12 | 21.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Peter Svidler | 2,746 | FIDE World Cup | D85 |
| Oct 2019 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,684 | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | C07 |
| Dec 2014 | Yifan Hou | 2,673 | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | D05 |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Oct 2019 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,629 | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 106 | 61 | 2,404 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 98 | 55.5 | 2,425 |
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 72 | 43.5 | 2,386 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 60 | 30.5 | 2,541 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 57 | 34 | 2,546 |
| chT-RUS w | 2021 | 50 | 35.5 | 2,510 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 44 | 27 | 2,394 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 43 | 22 | 2,456 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (56 games) · Kateryna Lagno (50 games) · Valentina Gunina (50 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (48 games) · Harika Dronavalli (44 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (42 games) · Anna Muzychuk (41 games) · Mariya Muzychuk (38 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Ushenina's chess games?
2,404 games by Anna Ushenina, from Apr 2003 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 Anna Ushenina has played.
What does Anna Ushenina play on the first move as White?
Across 1,203 games with White in our database, Anna Ushenina opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Ushenina answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Anna Ushenina play as White?
As White, Anna Ushenina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (169 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (133 games, 45.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (59 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Ushenina play as Black?
As Black, Anna Ushenina most often plays: Sicilian (117 games, 47.0% win rate); Slav Defense (110 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (68 games, 27.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,202 games.
What is Anna Ushenina's FIDE rating?
Anna Ushenina is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Anna Ushenina played?
Our database contains 2,404 games by Anna Ushenina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 968 wins, 883 draws, 554 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Ushenina?
2,404 games by Anna Ushenina 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.