Prepare against Ekaterina Bychkova
Russia · World #149,756 classical · FIDE ID 55768644
When preparing against Ekaterina Bychkova, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Ekaterina Bychkova, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Bychkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Bychkova 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 | 1,595 | 1,595 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,490 | 1,650 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 28.9% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Bychkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Bychkova's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Bychkova usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bychkova usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bychkova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 29% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Bychkova usually continues Bb2 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bychkova usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Bychkova usually continues b5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ekaterina Bychkova's chess games
All 45 games by Ekaterina Bychkova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Mark Shishkov | 1,109 | Anapa Rapid Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U10 Girls | 2001 | 20 | 10 | – |
| ch-UKR U14 sf | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-UKR sf U18 Girls | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| Anapa Rapid Open | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,411 |
| Anapa Blitz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Bychkova's chess games?
45 games by Ekaterina Bychkova, from Jul 2023 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 Ekaterina Bychkova has played.
What does Ekaterina Bychkova play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Bychkova opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.b4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Bychkova answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Bychkova play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Bychkova's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Bychkova play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Bychkova most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ekaterina Bychkova's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Bychkova is currently rated 1,595 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,490 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,595 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ekaterina Bychkova played?
Our database contains 45 games by Ekaterina Bychkova, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Bychkova?
45 games by Ekaterina Bychkova 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.