Prepare against Elena Panakhova
Ukraine · World #79,609 classical · FIDE ID 14103893
When preparing against Elena Panakhova, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Elena Panakhova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elena Panakhova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Panakhova 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 | 1,791 | 2,136 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,925 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,988 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 27 | 14 | 88 | 20.9% |
| As White | 62 | 14 | 10 | 38 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 67 | 13 | 4 | 50 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Panakhova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Panakhova's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 95.2% | 31.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 31.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Panakhova usually continues Nf3 (22.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Panakhova usually continues f4 (79.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Panakhova usually continues d4 (7.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Panakhova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Panakhova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 17.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 82.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Elena Panakhova's chess games
All 129 games by Elena Panakhova 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sergei Grif | 2,124 | Anapa Blitz Open | C37 |
| May 2010 | Valentin Maslov | 2,116 | ch-UKR | C36 |
| Jul 2022 | Jury Baranov | 2,110 | Alushta Rapid Open | A04 |
| Jul 2022 | Anatolij Savvopulo | 2,005 | Alushta Open | D46 |
| May 2005 | Sofia Shepeleva | 1,940 | ch-UKR sf w | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalta Yialos Open | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,857 |
| Alushta Open | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,687 |
| Anapa Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,627 |
| Anapa Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,626 |
| ch-UKR sf w | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,027 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,118 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,900 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Panakhova's chess games?
129 games by Elena Panakhova, 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 Panakhova has played.
What does Elena Panakhova play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Elena Panakhova opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Panakhova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Elena Panakhova play as White?
As White, Elena Panakhova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Panakhova play as Black?
As Black, Elena Panakhova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Elena Panakhova's FIDE rating?
Elena Panakhova is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Elena Panakhova played?
Our database contains 129 games by Elena Panakhova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 88 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Panakhova?
129 games by Elena Panakhova 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.