Prepare against Margarita Kostygova
WCM · Russia · World #44,460 classical · FIDE ID 55702104
When preparing against Margarita Kostygova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Margarita Kostygova, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Kostygova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Kostygova 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 | 1,916 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 2,000 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,964 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 23.7% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Kostygova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Kostygova's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kostygova usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kostygova usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Kostygova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Margarita Kostygova's chess games
All 38 games by Margarita Kostygova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Yulia Grigorieva | 1,953 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | E42 |
| Oct 2023 | Arina Kiseleva | 1,923 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | Alena Volchkova | 1,876 | ch-RUS Rapid w 2024 | B70 |
| Aug 2023 | Ivan Al Shinkorenko | 1,799 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | Zuleikha Khuzina | 1,764 | chT-RUS Rapid w 2024 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,657 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,753 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w 2024 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,945 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | G18 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,798 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G18 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,888 |
| chT-RUS w | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Kostygova's chess games?
38 games by Margarita Kostygova, from Jan 2022 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 Kostygova has played.
What does Margarita Kostygova play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Margarita Kostygova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Kostygova answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Margarita Kostygova play as White?
As White, Margarita Kostygova's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Kostygova play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Kostygova most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Margarita Kostygova's FIDE rating?
Margarita Kostygova is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Margarita Kostygova played?
Our database contains 38 games by Margarita Kostygova, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Kostygova?
38 games by Margarita Kostygova 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.