Prepare against Elena Matsenko
WFM · FIDE · World #84,924 classical · FIDE ID 4172892
When preparing against Elena Matsenko, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 302 games by Elena Matsenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elena Matsenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Matsenko 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 | 1,774 | 2,126 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,992 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 2,014 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 108 | 70 | 124 | 35.8% |
| As White | 145 | 56 | 39 | 50 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 52 | 31 | 74 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Matsenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Matsenko's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 88.3% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.6% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Matsenko usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Matsenko usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Matsenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Matsenko usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Matsenko usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 88.0% | 42.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 77.1% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Elena Matsenko's chess games
All 302 games by Elena Matsenko 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: 108 wins, 70 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/6/18 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Daniel Gurevich | 2,317 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B38 |
| Jan 2008 | Dmitriy M. Trotsenko | 2,273 | 2nd Cheliabinsk Postovalov Memorial | B53 |
| Dec 2006 | Valery Akhmadeev | 2,245 | 6th Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | B13 |
| Sep 2009 | Alexey Zasypkin | 2,231 | Anapa Open | B14 |
| Aug 2007 | Evgeniy N Isaev | 2,221 | Soukhumi Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2021 | 48 | 23.5 | 1,824 |
| Serpukhov | 2009 | 15 | 2 | 1,970 |
| Satka Autumn Open | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-CHELIABINSK w | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,150 |
| 6th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 6th Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,834 |
| 2nd Cheliabinsk Postovalov Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Matsenko's chess games?
302 games by Elena Matsenko, 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 Matsenko has played.
What does Elena Matsenko play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Elena Matsenko opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Matsenko answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Elena Matsenko play as White?
As White, Elena Matsenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Matsenko play as Black?
As Black, Elena Matsenko most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Elena Matsenko's FIDE rating?
Elena Matsenko is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Elena Matsenko played?
Our database contains 302 games by Elena Matsenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 70 draws, 124 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Matsenko?
302 games by Elena Matsenko 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.