Prepare against Ludmila Saunina
WGM · Russia · World #33,593 classical · FIDE ID 4108698
Our database contains 437 games by Ludmila Saunina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludmila Saunina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludmila Saunina 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 | 1,966 | 2,310 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 2,207 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,274 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 170 | 166 | 101 | 38.9% |
| As White | 216 | 99 | 76 | 41 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 221 | 71 | 90 | 60 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludmila Saunina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludmila Saunina's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 65.3% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 53 | 24.5% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.5% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.3% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Saunina usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Saunina usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Saunina usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Saunina usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Saunina usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Saunina usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 39.6% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 33 | 32.7% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 17 | 16.8% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.9% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Ludmila Saunina's chess games
All 437 games by Ludmila Saunina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 170 wins, 166 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/10/7 | 48.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,466 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open | C07 |
| Jul 2014 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,409 | WchT Seniors 50 | B74 |
| Aug 2018 | Evgeny Kardashevskiy | 2,387 | ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open | D36 |
| May 1980 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,375 | 11th chT-URS Cup | B53 |
| Jan 1985 | Natalia V Alekhina | 2,355 | Sochi w | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Seniors w | 2011 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-RUS w | 2000 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,261 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2021 | 19 | 9 | 1,823 |
| ch-EU Seniors w | 2010 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,310 |
| Wch Seniors w 22nd | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,080 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Wch Seniors w 16th | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,314 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Elena Fatalibekova (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludmila Saunina's chess games?
437 games by Ludmila Saunina, from Apr 2003 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 Ludmila Saunina has played.
What does Ludmila Saunina play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Ludmila Saunina opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludmila Saunina answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ludmila Saunina play as White?
As White, Ludmila Saunina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludmila Saunina play as Black?
As Black, Ludmila Saunina most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Ludmila Saunina's FIDE rating?
Ludmila Saunina is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ludmila Saunina played?
Our database contains 437 games by Ludmila Saunina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 166 draws, 101 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludmila Saunina?
437 games by Ludmila Saunina 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.