Prepare against Julia Ryjanova
WGM · Australia · World #9,404 classical · FIDE ID 4127714
When preparing against Julia Ryjanova, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 442 games by Julia Ryjanova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Julia Ryjanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julia Ryjanova 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 | 2,180 | 2,413 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,296 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,387 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 190 | 139 | 113 | 43.0% |
| As White | 220 | 104 | 72 | 44 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 222 | 86 | 67 | 69 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julia Ryjanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julia Ryjanova's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 93.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.1% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ryjanova usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ryjanova usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ryjanova usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ryjanova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ryjanova usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ryjanova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 84.1% | 60.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 15.1% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 95.2% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Julia Ryjanova's chess games
All 442 games by Julia Ryjanova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 190 wins, 139 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 16/2/6 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 54 | 29/14/11 | 53.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Dragan Kosic | 2,542 | Patras Open | D31 |
| Feb 2002 | Florian Jenni | 2,525 | 18th Cappelle Open | B56 |
| Feb 2002 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,516 | 18th Cappelle Open | E11 |
| Sep 1997 | Svetlana Matveeva | 2,470 | ch-RUS w | E43 |
| Jul 1997 | Eduard Meduna | 2,455 | Pardubice KB Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS w | 2001 | 39 | 22 | 2,339 |
| Australian Masters w | 2016 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,274 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 1997 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,323 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,131 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 1999 | 12 | 4 | 2,199 |
| ch-RUS49 w | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,532 |
| 2nd ch-EU w | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julia Ryjanova's chess games?
442 games by Julia Ryjanova, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Julia Ryjanova has played.
What does Julia Ryjanova play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Julia Ryjanova opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julia Ryjanova answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Julia Ryjanova play as White?
As White, Julia Ryjanova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (24 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julia Ryjanova play as Black?
As Black, Julia Ryjanova most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Julia Ryjanova's FIDE rating?
Julia Ryjanova is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Julia Ryjanova played?
Our database contains 442 games by Julia Ryjanova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 139 draws, 113 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julia Ryjanova?
442 games by Julia Ryjanova 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.