Prepare against Elina Otikova
WFM · LVA · World #19,683 classical · FIDE ID 11603550
Our database contains 207 games by Elina Otikova, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elina Otikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elina Otikova 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 | 2,060 | 2,123 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,022 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 79 | 51 | 77 | 38.2% |
| As White | 104 | 41 | 30 | 33 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 38 | 21 | 44 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elina Otikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elina Otikova's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Otikova usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Otikova usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Otikova usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 98.4% | 51.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 92.6% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Elina Otikova's chess games
All 207 games by Elina Otikova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 79 wins, 51 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Dana Reizniece Ozola | 2,292 | ch-LAT w | A28 |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Hilverda | 2,282 | BL2-Ost 2122 | B43 |
| Jan 2025 | Judith Fuchs | 2,225 | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | B59 |
| Feb 2020 | Matthias Nake | 2,182 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | B03 |
| Dec 2017 | Brigitte Burchardt | 2,169 | BL2 Ost 1718 w | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT w | 2023 | 30 | 16 | 1,994 |
| 18th ch-EU w | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,033 |
| BL 2122 w | 2022 | 10 | 2 | 1,968 |
| BL 2324 w | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| Erfurt Open w | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| 25th Leipzig VfB Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,098 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 18/19 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elina Otikova's chess games?
207 games by Elina Otikova, from Jul 2011 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 Elina Otikova has played.
What does Elina Otikova play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Elina Otikova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elina Otikova answers 1...e5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Elina Otikova play as White?
As White, Elina Otikova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elina Otikova play as Black?
As Black, Elina Otikova most often plays: Scotch Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Elina Otikova's FIDE rating?
Elina Otikova is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Elina Otikova played?
Our database contains 207 games by Elina Otikova, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 51 draws, 77 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elina Otikova?
207 games by Elina Otikova 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.