Prepare against Arina Tolstykh
Russia · World #288,451 classical · FIDE ID 34188840
When preparing against Arina Tolstykh, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Arina Tolstykh, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arina Tolstykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arina Tolstykh 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 | 1,682 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,774 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,657 | 1,704 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 8 | 7 | 34 | 16.3% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arina Tolstykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arina Tolstykh's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Arina Tolstykh's chess games
All 49 games by Arina Tolstykh in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Dmitry Suslov | 2,288 | chT2-RUS | D00 |
| May 2019 | Egor Ufimtsev | 2,101 | chT2-RUS | B50 |
| Jan 2018 | Julia Pankova | 1,832 | 14th Moscow Open B w | E12 |
| Jul 2017 | Ivan Stepanov | 1,770 | 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A37 |
| Jul 2016 | Rifat Murtazin | 1,646 | 6th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,936 |
| 6th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,631 |
| 13th Moscow Open B w | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,670 |
| 14th Moscow Open B w | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,670 |
| 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,660 |
| chT-RUS U14 Girls | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arina Tolstykh's chess games?
49 games by Arina Tolstykh, from May 2015 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 Arina Tolstykh has played.
What does Arina Tolstykh play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Arina Tolstykh opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arina Tolstykh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Arina Tolstykh play as White?
As White, Arina Tolstykh's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arina Tolstykh play as Black?
As Black, Arina Tolstykh most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Arina Tolstykh's FIDE rating?
Arina Tolstykh is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid and 1,657 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,701 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arina Tolstykh played?
Our database contains 49 games by Arina Tolstykh, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses (16.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arina Tolstykh?
49 games by Arina Tolstykh 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.