Prepare against Elena Fatalibekova
WGM · Russia · World #12,483 classical · FIDE ID 4106792
When preparing against Elena Fatalibekova, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 892 games by Elena Fatalibekova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elena Fatalibekova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Fatalibekova 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 | 2,135 | 2,317 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,273 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,260 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 892 | 383 | 320 | 189 | 42.9% |
| As White | 452 | 223 | 151 | 78 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 440 | 160 | 169 | 111 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Fatalibekova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Fatalibekova's side.
First moves as White (452 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 44.2% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 186 | 41.2% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 13.1% | 69.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.5% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fatalibekova usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Fatalibekova usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fatalibekova usually continues d4 (76.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Fatalibekova usually continues Nf3 (73.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Fatalibekova usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fatalibekova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 68.4% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 23 | 10.8% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.7% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 61.4% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 31 | 19.6% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 10.8% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 80.0% |
Elena Fatalibekova's chess games
All 892 games by Elena Fatalibekova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 383 wins, 320 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 67 | 38/20/9 | 56.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 17/8/6 | 54.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 26 | 11/14/1 | 42.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 43 | 17/14/12 | 39.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 3/13/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1979 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,405 | chT-URS Republics 14th Group2 | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Marta Litynska | 2,402 | Wch Seniors w 12th | E14 |
| May 2003 | Tatiana Shadrina | 2,386 | ch-RUS w | E14 |
| Jan 1995 | Maria Manakova | 2,380 | ch-RUS w | E61 |
| Mar 1979 | Maia Chiburdanidze | 2,380 | Tbilisi Team | B69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS w | 2003 | 50 | 25 | 2,309 |
| ch-RUS Seniors w | 2011 | 41 | 34 | 2,359 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 39 | 20 | 2,148 |
| Moscow w | 1996 | 39 | 26 | 2,369 |
| ch-URS w | 1979 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2008 | 34 | 23 | 2,355 |
| Naleczow w | 1986 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,237 |
| Yalta Open w | 1996 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,276 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nona Gaprindashvili (16 games) · Tamara Sorokina (14 games) · Ludmila Saunina (14 games) · Natalia I Titorenko (11 games)
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Where can I find Elena Fatalibekova's chess games?
892 games by Elena Fatalibekova, from Apr 2003 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 Elena Fatalibekova has played.
What does Elena Fatalibekova play on the first move as White?
Across 452 games with White in our database, Elena Fatalibekova opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Fatalibekova answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Elena Fatalibekova play as White?
As White, Elena Fatalibekova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (67 games, 56.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 452 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Fatalibekova play as Black?
As Black, Elena Fatalibekova most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 440 games.
What is Elena Fatalibekova's FIDE rating?
Elena Fatalibekova is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Elena Fatalibekova played?
Our database contains 892 games by Elena Fatalibekova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 383 wins, 320 draws, 189 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Fatalibekova?
892 games by Elena Fatalibekova 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.