Prepare against Ekaterina Donchenko
WFM · Russia · World #18,163 classical · FIDE ID 44172931
When preparing against Ekaterina Donchenko, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ekaterina Donchenko, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Donchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Donchenko 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 | 2,074 | 2,154 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,968 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,876 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Donchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Donchenko's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Donchenko usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Donchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Donchenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Donchenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Donchenko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Ekaterina Donchenko's chess games
All 33 games by Ekaterina Donchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Zhanni Lazhevskaya | 2,013 | 16th Moscow Open w | D05 |
| May 2025 | Rukiya Olimova | 1,836 | Asian Individual w | E20 |
| May 2025 | Nadia Fawaz | 1,786 | Asian Individual w | D35 |
| Aug 2016 | Evita Cherepanova | 1,675 | 26th EU-ch U10 Girls | A48 |
| Aug 2016 | Luisa Bashylina | 1,664 | 26th EU-ch U10 Girls | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th EU-ch U10 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| 16th Moscow Open w | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| Asian Individual w | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| EU School-ch U11 Girls | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,596 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls 28th | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,616 |
| Voronezh Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
| 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Donchenko's chess games?
33 games by Ekaterina Donchenko, from Jun 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 Ekaterina Donchenko has played.
What does Ekaterina Donchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Donchenko opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Donchenko answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Donchenko play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Donchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Donchenko play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Donchenko most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ekaterina Donchenko's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Donchenko is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (May 2025).
How many games has Ekaterina Donchenko played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ekaterina Donchenko, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Donchenko?
33 games by Ekaterina Donchenko 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.