Prepare against Elena Sedina
IM · Italy · World #6,774 classical · FIDE ID 812153
Our database contains 1,783 games by Elena Sedina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elena Sedina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Sedina 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 | 2,229 | 2,434 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,353 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,312 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,783 | 697 | 618 | 468 | 39.1% |
| As White | 939 | 396 | 338 | 205 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 844 | 301 | 280 | 263 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Sedina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Sedina's side.
First moves as White (939 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 934 | 99.5% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sedina usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sedina usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sedina usually continues d4 (57.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sedina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sedina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 342 | 83.0% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 11.7% | 86.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 3.4% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.5% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 144 | 55.6% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 110 | 42.5% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Elena Sedina's chess games
All 1,783 games by Elena Sedina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 697 wins, 618 draws, 468 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 192 | 82/71/39 | 42.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 105 | 39/44/22 | 37.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 96 | 51/20/25 | 53.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 74 | 30/26/18 | 40.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 37 | 11/15/11 | 29.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 36 | 18/10/8 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 33 | 13/12/8 | 39.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 160 | 36/67/57 | 22.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 97 | 35/32/30 | 36.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 84 | 26/22/36 | 31.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 49 | 15/17/17 | 30.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 47 | 38/5/4 | 80.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 11/17/7 | 31.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Vadim Milov | 2,617 | chT-SUI | B30 |
| Sep 2008 | Yifan Hou | 2,557 | World-ch w k.o. | B53 |
| Jan 1997 | Andrei Maksimenko | 2,545 | 2nd Nova Gorica Open | A08 |
| Aug 1999 | Gennadij Timoscenko | 2,536 | 11th Porto San Giorgio Open | B18 |
| Jan 2000 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,529 | 4th Tunis Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 132 | 59 | 2,339 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 68 | 40 | 2,259 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,345 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,961 |
| chT-SLO w | 2005 | 18 | 15 | 2,413 |
| Saint Vincent Open | 1999 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,512 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2021 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,086 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2008 | 16 | 8 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olga Zimina (11 games) · Inna Gaponenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Sedina's chess games?
1,783 games by Elena Sedina, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sedina has played.
What does Elena Sedina play on the first move as White?
Across 939 games with White in our database, Elena Sedina opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Sedina answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Elena Sedina play as White?
As White, Elena Sedina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (192 games, 42.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (105 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (96 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 939 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Sedina play as Black?
As Black, Elena Sedina most often plays: Slav Defense (160 games, 22.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (97 games, 36.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (84 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 844 games.
What is Elena Sedina's FIDE rating?
Elena Sedina is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Elena Sedina played?
Our database contains 1,783 games by Elena Sedina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 697 wins, 618 draws, 468 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Sedina?
1,783 games by Elena Sedina 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.