Prepare against Irina Utiatskaja
WIM · FIDE · World #19,115 classical · FIDE ID 24140848
When preparing against Irina Utiatskaja, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 546 games by Irina Utiatskaja, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Irina Utiatskaja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Utiatskaja 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 | 2,065 | 2,246 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,139 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,091 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 198 | 119 | 228 | 36.3% |
| As White | 272 | 101 | 61 | 109 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 274 | 97 | 58 | 119 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Utiatskaja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Utiatskaja's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 76.5% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 38 | 14.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 5.9% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.3% | 27.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Utiatskaja usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Utiatskaja usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Utiatskaja usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Utiatskaja usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Utiatskaja usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Utiatskaja usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 75.4% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 10.4% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 93.5% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
Irina Utiatskaja's chess games
All 546 games by Irina Utiatskaja in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 198 wins, 119 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 18/10/17 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/4/9 | 46.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 21/9/21 | 41.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Pierce Weber | 2,607 | Midwest Collegiate Blitz | B00 |
| Sep 2016 | Marina Nechaeva | 2,428 | Satka Autumn Open | B19 |
| Jul 2018 | Nikoloz Kumsiashvili | 2,411 | Lueneburg Open A | B50 |
| Jan 2020 | Jovanka Houska | 2,401 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | B13 |
| Feb 2016 | Daria Charochkina | 2,396 | Moscow Open B w | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,203 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 24 | 9 | 2,052 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2017 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,117 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2014 | 22 | 12 | 1,988 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,219 |
| Moscow Open B w | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 2,229 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Utiatskaja's chess games?
546 games by Irina Utiatskaja, from Sep 2009 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 Irina Utiatskaja has played.
What does Irina Utiatskaja play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Irina Utiatskaja opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Utiatskaja answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Irina Utiatskaja play as White?
As White, Irina Utiatskaja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Utiatskaja play as Black?
As Black, Irina Utiatskaja most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Irina Utiatskaja's FIDE rating?
Irina Utiatskaja is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Irina Utiatskaja played?
Our database contains 546 games by Irina Utiatskaja, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 119 draws, 228 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Utiatskaja?
546 games by Irina Utiatskaja 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.