Prepare against Elena Orshonova
WFM · Serbia · World #39,706 classical · FIDE ID 24174750
Our database contains 302 games by Elena Orshonova, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elena Orshonova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Orshonova 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 | 1,937 | 2,115 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,952 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,105 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 96 | 27 | 179 | 31.8% |
| As White | 142 | 53 | 13 | 76 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 160 | 43 | 14 | 103 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Orshonova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Orshonova's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 93.0% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Orshonova usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Orshonova usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Orshonova usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Orshonova usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Orshonova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Orshonova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 78.8% | 31.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 52.0% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
Elena Orshonova's chess games
All 302 games by Elena Orshonova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 96 wins, 27 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Sandeep Sethuraman | 2,417 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Tom Decuigniere | 2,375 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Feb 2025 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Zienkiewicz | 2,345 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jan 2025 | Yasin Sari | 2,325 | Titled Tue Late | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 135 | 44 | 2,031 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 17.5 | 2,045 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 1 | 1,801 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,033 |
| Ulan-Ude Bajkal Open 10th | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| 2nd ch-Buryatia Superfinal | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Orshonova's chess games?
302 games by Elena Orshonova, from Jul 2010 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 Orshonova has played.
What does Elena Orshonova play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Elena Orshonova opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Orshonova answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Elena Orshonova play as White?
As White, Elena Orshonova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Orshonova play as Black?
As Black, Elena Orshonova most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Elena Orshonova's FIDE rating?
Elena Orshonova is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Elena Orshonova played?
Our database contains 302 games by Elena Orshonova, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 27 draws, 179 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Orshonova?
302 games by Elena Orshonova 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.