Prepare against Margarita Filippova
WFM · Russia · World #23,776 classical · FIDE ID 34199680
When preparing against Margarita Filippova, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 829 games by Margarita Filippova, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Filippova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Filippova 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 | 2,028 | 2,133 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,050 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,017 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 829 | 294 | 116 | 419 | 35.5% |
| As White | 413 | 175 | 63 | 175 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 416 | 119 | 53 | 244 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Filippova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Filippova's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 39.0% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 154 | 37.3% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 76 | 18.4% | 57.9% |
| h3 | 13 | 3.1% | 38.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Filippova usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Filippova usually continues Nf3 (33.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Filippova usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Filippova usually continues d4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Filippova usually continues d4 (54.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Filippova usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 104 | 55.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 18.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 29 | 15.6% | 13.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 102 | 64.2% | 32.8% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 32.1% | 44.1% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Margarita Filippova's chess games
All 829 games by Margarita Filippova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 294 wins, 116 draws, 419 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 44 | 21/5/18 | 47.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 43 | 13/13/17 | 30.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 14/4/17 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 11/3/17 | 35.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 4/5/19 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/1/16 | 22.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 22 | 4/3/15 | 18.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jul 2020 | Andrei Belozerov | 2,493 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| Aug 2021 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,482 | Titled Tue | D41 |
| Nov 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 625 | 253.5 | 2,166 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 19 | 10 | 2,032 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 1,905 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,254 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 39th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Filippova's chess games?
829 games by Margarita Filippova, from Dec 2014 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 Margarita Filippova has played.
What does Margarita Filippova play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Margarita Filippova opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Filippova answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games).
What openings does Margarita Filippova play as White?
As White, Margarita Filippova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 30.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 413 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Filippova play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Filippova most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Margarita Filippova's FIDE rating?
Margarita Filippova is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Margarita Filippova played?
Our database contains 829 games by Margarita Filippova, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 294 wins, 116 draws, 419 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Filippova?
829 games by Margarita Filippova 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.