Prepare against Margarita Mamantov
WFM · Israel · World #39,155 classical · FIDE ID 2805952
When preparing against Margarita Mamantov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Margarita Mamantov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Mamantov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Mamantov 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 | 1,939 | 2,147 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,002 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,112 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Mamantov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Mamantov'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 (58% of these games) — Mamantov usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Mamantov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Mamantov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
Margarita Mamantov's chess games
All 36 games by Margarita Mamantov 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Irina Chervonenko | 2,140 | chT-ISR | D36 |
| Dec 2000 | Irina Len | 2,118 | ch-ISR w | D05 |
| Dec 2000 | Valeria Dotan | 2,051 | ch-ISR w | B52 |
| May 2025 | Rachel Sadevich | 1,927 | TCh-ISR Women's Elite | C01 |
| May 2025 | Tatiana Yakovleva | 1,899 | TCh-ISR Women's Elite | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR w | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-ISR | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| chT-ISR w | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,960 |
| TCh-ISR Women's Elite | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,104 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Mamantov's chess games?
36 games by Margarita Mamantov, 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 Margarita Mamantov has played.
What does Margarita Mamantov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Margarita Mamantov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Mamantov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Margarita Mamantov play as White?
As White, Margarita Mamantov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Mamantov play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Mamantov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Margarita Mamantov's FIDE rating?
Margarita Mamantov is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (May 2010).
How many games has Margarita Mamantov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Margarita Mamantov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Mamantov?
36 games by Margarita Mamantov 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.