Prepare against Emily Alferova
DEU · World #85,004 classical · FIDE ID 16265904
When preparing against Emily Alferova, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 93 games by Emily Alferova, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emily Alferova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emily Alferova 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 | 1,779 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,846 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 34.4% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emily Alferova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emily Alferova's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 65.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Alferova usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Alferova usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Alferova usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Alferova usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Alferova usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Alferova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 11.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
Emily Alferova's chess games
All 93 games by Emily Alferova in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Teodora Rogozenco | 1,978 | chT-GER Christmas U20 Girls | C88 |
| May 2022 | Andreas Beyerlein | 1,947 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Sud-West 2122 | C46 |
| Dec 2020 | Lepu Coco Zhou | 1,882 | chT-GER Christmas U20 Girls | C86 |
| Oct 2021 | Martina Nobis | 1,856 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | D05 |
| Jun 2022 | Anke Freter | 1,856 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2021 | 13 | 4 | 1,419 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,393 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,567 |
| Youth District Germany | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,333 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,651 |
| chT-GER Christmas U20 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,969 |
| chT-GER U16 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emily Alferova's chess games?
93 games by Emily Alferova, from Jun 2018 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 Emily Alferova has played.
What does Emily Alferova play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Emily Alferova opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emily Alferova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Emily Alferova play as White?
As White, Emily Alferova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emily Alferova play as Black?
As Black, Emily Alferova most often plays: Scotch Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Emily Alferova's FIDE rating?
Emily Alferova is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Emily Alferova played?
Our database contains 93 games by Emily Alferova, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 27 draws, 34 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emily Alferova?
93 games by Emily Alferova 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.