Prepare against Irina Chelushkina
WGM · Serbia · World #12,222 classical · FIDE ID 928615
When preparing against Irina Chelushkina, expect 1.g3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,565 games by Irina Chelushkina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Irina Chelushkina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Chelushkina 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 | 2,138 | 2,373 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,300 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,260 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,565 | 718 | 394 | 453 | 45.9% |
| As White | 771 | 380 | 185 | 206 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 794 | 338 | 209 | 247 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Chelushkina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Chelushkina's side.
First moves as White (771 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 458 | 59.4% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 154 | 20.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 80 | 10.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 7.5% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 2.2% | 58.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 59% of White games, 65.2% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Chelushkina usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Chelushkina usually continues Bg2 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Chelushkina usually continues Bg2 (65.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Chelushkina usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chelushkina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chelushkina usually continues d3 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 209 | 56.2% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 42 | 11.3% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 36 | 9.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 26 | 7.0% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 22 | 5.9% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 141 | 46.7% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 51 | 16.9% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 43 | 14.2% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 31 | 10.3% | 35.5% |
| c5 | 22 | 7.3% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
Irina Chelushkina's chess games
All 1,565 games by Irina Chelushkina 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: 718 wins, 394 draws, 453 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 301 | 166/58/77 | 55.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 107 | 54/28/25 | 50.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 15/11/23 | 30.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 21/12/11 | 47.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 18/11/9 | 47.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 80 | 39/17/24 | 48.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 22/17/19 | 37.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 26/16/15 | 45.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 23/11/11 | 51.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 19/9/9 | 51.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 14/11/6 | 45.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 8/10/11 | 27.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Danilo Milanovic | 2,546 | ch-SRB Central | A41 |
| Dec 2007 | Borko Lajthajm | 2,512 | ch-SRB Central | B31 |
| Jan 2008 | Dusan Rajkovic | 2,494 | Belgrade Winter Open | E15 |
| Mar 2010 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,492 | 11th ch-EU w | A07 |
| Nov 2009 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,492 | ch-SRB Central | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 132 | 97 | 2,251 |
| ch-SRB w | 2015 | 86 | 50 | 2,251 |
| ch-YUG w | 2002 | 44 | 34.5 | 2,426 |
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 41 | 31.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2016 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-URS w | 1991 | 28 | 15 | 2,270 |
| ch-SRB sf w | 2022 | 25 | 15 | 2,195 |
| chT-SCG w | 2005 | 24 | 18.5 | 2,377 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ana Benderac (32 games) · Suzana Maksimovic (31 games) · Jovana Eric (30 games) · Marija Petrovic (29 games) · Sandra Djukic (28 games) · Ljilja Drljevic (23 games) · Svetlana Prudnikova (22 games) · Maria Manakova (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Chelushkina's chess games?
1,565 games by Irina Chelushkina, 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 Irina Chelushkina has played.
What does Irina Chelushkina play on the first move as White?
Across 771 games with White in our database, Irina Chelushkina opens with 1.g3 (59% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Chelushkina answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Irina Chelushkina play as White?
As White, Irina Chelushkina's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (301 games, 55.1% win rate); Réti Opening (107 games, 50.5% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 30.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 771 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Chelushkina play as Black?
As Black, Irina Chelushkina most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (57 games, 45.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 794 games.
What is Irina Chelushkina's FIDE rating?
Irina Chelushkina is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Irina Chelushkina played?
Our database contains 1,565 games by Irina Chelushkina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 718 wins, 394 draws, 453 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Chelushkina?
1,565 games by Irina Chelushkina 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.