Prepare against Margarita Bendik
WFM · FIDE · World #22,379 classical · FIDE ID 13518534
Our database contains 235 games by Margarita Bendik, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Bendik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Bendik 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 | 2,038 | 2,135 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,069 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 2,011 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 97 | 51 | 87 | 41.3% |
| As White | 114 | 52 | 26 | 36 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 121 | 45 | 25 | 51 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Bendik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Bendik's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 89.5% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.4% | 70.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bendik usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bendik usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bendik usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bendik usually continues b4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Bendik usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bendik usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 16.7% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 70.3% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Margarita Bendik's chess games
All 235 games by Margarita Bendik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 97 wins, 51 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Prishita Gupta | 2,353 | World Youth Girls U16 | B40 |
| Oct 2025 | Elnaz Kaliakhmet | 2,323 | World Youth Girls U16 | C55 |
| Feb 2025 | German Kochetkov | 2,277 | Bronstein Memorial | C41 |
| Feb 2025 | Andrey Milevich | 2,213 | Bronstein Memorial | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Iren Lyutsinger | 2,195 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | G18 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR w | 2023 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,851 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 1,730 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 1,763 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | G18 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,057 |
| ch-BLR sf w | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,589 |
| European Junior Chess Championship 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yuliya Liavonava (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Bendik's chess games?
235 games by Margarita Bendik, from Oct 2017 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 Margarita Bendik has played.
What does Margarita Bendik play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Margarita Bendik opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Bendik answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Margarita Bendik play as White?
As White, Margarita Bendik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Bendik play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Bendik most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Margarita Bendik's FIDE rating?
Margarita Bendik is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Margarita Bendik played?
Our database contains 235 games by Margarita Bendik, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 51 draws, 87 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Bendik?
235 games by Margarita Bendik 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.