Prepare against Inna Gaponenko
IM · Ukraine · World #3,707 classical · FIDE ID 14101181
Our database contains 2,953 games by Inna Gaponenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Inna Gaponenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Inna Gaponenko 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 | 2,312 | 2,482 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,437 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,421 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,953 | 1,206 | 1,103 | 643 | 40.8% |
| As White | 1,493 | 664 | 562 | 266 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 1,460 | 542 | 541 | 377 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Inna Gaponenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Inna Gaponenko's side.
First moves as White (1,491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,463 | 98.1% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 0.9% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.5% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gaponenko usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gaponenko usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gaponenko usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Gaponenko usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gaponenko usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Gaponenko usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (727 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 506 | 69.6% | 59.6% |
| g6 | 104 | 14.3% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 36 | 5.0% | 70.8% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 3.9% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 24 | 3.3% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 20 | 2.8% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (500 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 223 | 44.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 149 | 29.8% | 43.0% |
| g6 | 74 | 14.8% | 50.7% |
| d6 | 42 | 8.4% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Inna Gaponenko's chess games
All 2,953 games by Inna Gaponenko 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: 1,206 wins, 1,103 draws, 643 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 232 | 122/76/34 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 140 | 62/51/27 | 44.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 105 | 39/39/27 | 37.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 92 | 44/26/22 | 47.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 87 | 32/40/15 | 36.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 83 | 36/32/15 | 43.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 21/11/13 | 46.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 16/21/6 | 37.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 39 | 16/14/9 | 41.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 18/10/7 | 51.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 180 | 86/28/66 | 47.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 146 | 69/56/21 | 47.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 109 | 52/29/28 | 47.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 80 | 28/31/21 | 35.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 54 | 10/21/23 | 18.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 21/21/6 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 44 | 17/16/11 | 38.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 22/12/6 | 55.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 37 | 6/18/13 | 16.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,719 | Qatar Masters Open | C41 |
| Sep 2010 | Humpy Koneru | 2,614 | Wch Blitz Final w | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,576 | Biel MTO Open | B79 |
| Mar 2008 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,556 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | B22 |
| Mar 2008 | Igor-Alexandre Nataf | 2,552 | 23rd Reykjavik Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 105 | 58 | 2,394 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 84 | 44 | 2,366 |
| ch-UKR w | 2015 | 61 | 40 | 2,390 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 60 | 29 | 2,435 |
| chT-SRB w | 2020 | 57 | 40.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 39 | 24 | 2,465 |
| chT-ROM | 2005 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,427 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 31 | 17 | 2,281 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Natalia Zhukova (28 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (25 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (24 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (22 games) · Olga Babiy (19 games) · Lilit Mkrtchian (18 games) · Lela Javakhishvili (18 games) · Anna Ushenina (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Inna Gaponenko's chess games?
2,953 games by Inna Gaponenko, 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 Inna Gaponenko has played.
What does Inna Gaponenko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,491 games with White in our database, Inna Gaponenko opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Inna Gaponenko answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Inna Gaponenko play as White?
As White, Inna Gaponenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (232 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (140 games, 44.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (105 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,493 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Inna Gaponenko play as Black?
As Black, Inna Gaponenko most often plays: Modern Defense (180 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (146 games, 47.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (109 games, 47.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,460 games.
What is Inna Gaponenko's FIDE rating?
Inna Gaponenko is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Inna Gaponenko played?
Our database contains 2,953 games by Inna Gaponenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,206 wins, 1,103 draws, 643 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Inna Gaponenko?
2,953 games by Inna Gaponenko 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.