Prepare against Ludmila A Tsifanskaya
WIM · Israel · World #29,932 classical · FIDE ID 2802368
When preparing against Ludmila A Tsifanskaya, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 526 games by Ludmila A Tsifanskaya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludmila A Tsifanskaya 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 | 1,986 | 2,235 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,127 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 182 | 183 | 161 | 34.6% |
| As White | 258 | 95 | 85 | 78 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 268 | 87 | 98 | 83 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 57.4% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 34.9% | 60.6% |
| g3 | 20 | 7.8% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tsifanskaya usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tsifanskaya usually continues d3 (52.8% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tsifanskaya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tsifanskaya usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Tsifanskaya usually continues g3 (65.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Tsifanskaya usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 99.2% | 50.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 63.9% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 35 | 36.1% | 40.0% |
Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's chess games
All 526 games by Ludmila A Tsifanskaya 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: 182 wins, 183 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 68 | 32/19/17 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 55 | 13/26/16 | 23.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 38 | 12/14/12 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 3/7/11 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ronen Lev | 2,465 | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | E90 |
| Sep 2006 | Marian Petrov | 2,430 | 5th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B50 |
| Jan 1993 | Ran Shabtai | 2,370 | Maccabiah Open | A45 |
| Mar 2014 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,353 | ch-EU Seniors 65 Rapid | A04 |
| Jan 1996 | Marta Litynska | 2,345 | 32nd Olympiad Women | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR w | 2014 | 63 | 42.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-ISR | 2000 | 24 | 12 | 2,244 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1,869 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,283 |
| 32nd Olympiad Women | 1996 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,393 |
| 6th chT-URS Cup | 1968 | 11 | 6 | – |
| Wch Seniors 65 28th w | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,088 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's chess games?
526 games by Ludmila A Tsifanskaya, 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 Ludmila A Tsifanskaya has played.
What does Ludmila A Tsifanskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Ludmila A Tsifanskaya opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludmila A Tsifanskaya answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Ludmila A Tsifanskaya play as White?
As White, Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (68 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 23.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludmila A Tsifanskaya play as Black?
As Black, Ludmila A Tsifanskaya most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Ludmila A Tsifanskaya's FIDE rating?
Ludmila A Tsifanskaya is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ludmila A Tsifanskaya played?
Our database contains 526 games by Ludmila A Tsifanskaya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 183 draws, 161 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludmila A Tsifanskaya?
526 games by Ludmila A Tsifanskaya 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.