Prepare against Marharyta Novikova
WCM · DEU · World #27,762 classical · FIDE ID 14109689
When preparing against Marharyta Novikova, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (23%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.7% over 46 games.
Our database contains 1,904 games by Marharyta Novikova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marharyta Novikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marharyta Novikova 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 | 2,000 | 2,094 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,165 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,904 | 562 | 191 | 1,151 | 29.5% |
| As White | 942 | 298 | 92 | 552 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 962 | 264 | 99 | 599 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marharyta Novikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marharyta Novikova's side.
First moves as White (941 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 772 | 82.0% | 36.3% |
| d4 | 143 | 15.2% | 37.8% |
| e3 | 9 | 1.0% | 22.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 0.7% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 36.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Novikova usually continues Nc3 (39.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Novikova usually continues Nf3 (34.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Novikova usually continues d4 (35.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Novikova usually continues Bf4 (35.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Novikova usually continues Bf4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Novikova usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 383 | 77.4% | 36.6% |
| e5 | 69 | 13.9% | 29.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 3.4% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 15 | 3.0% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 22.8% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 62 | 21.5% | 33.9% |
| g6 | 57 | 19.7% | 21.9% |
| e5 | 52 | 18.0% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 36 | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.8% | 43.8% |
Marharyta Novikova's chess games
All 1,904 games by Marharyta Novikova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 562 wins, 191 draws, 1,151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 328 | 111/35/182 | 33.8% |
| D02 | London System | 89 | 28/8/53 | 31.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 53 | 13/5/35 | 24.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 52 | 12/5/35 | 23.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 35 | 11/2/22 | 31.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 33 | 16/1/16 | 48.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 6/1/18 | 24.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 315 | 93/42/180 | 29.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 78 | 18/8/52 | 23.1% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 50 | 22/0/28 | 44.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 10/5/31 | 21.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 37 | 10/6/21 | 27.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 30 | 8/1/21 | 26.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 27 | 10/2/15 | 37.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Felipe de Cresce El Debs | 2,532 | Titled Tue Early | E10 |
| Mar 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Apr 2023 | Axel Delorme | 2,483 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Sep 2023 | Augustin Droin | 2,478 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Feb 2021 | Henry Soto Hernandez | 2,476 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,338 | 390.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 50 | 31.5 | 2,062 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 22 | 14 | 2,098 |
| ch-Kiev w | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,195 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,209 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,868 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #3 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marharyta Novikova's chess games?
1,904 games by Marharyta Novikova, from Apr 2003 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 Marharyta Novikova has played.
What does Marharyta Novikova play on the first move as White?
Across 941 games with White in our database, Marharyta Novikova opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marharyta Novikova answers 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marharyta Novikova play as White?
As White, Marharyta Novikova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (328 games, 33.8% win rate); London System (89 games, 31.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (53 games, 24.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 942 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marharyta Novikova play as Black?
As Black, Marharyta Novikova most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (315 games, 29.5% win rate); Modern Defense (78 games, 23.1% win rate); Englund Gambit (50 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 962 games.
What is Marharyta Novikova's FIDE rating?
Marharyta Novikova is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Marharyta Novikova played?
Our database contains 1,904 games by Marharyta Novikova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 562 wins, 191 draws, 1,151 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marharyta Novikova?
1,904 games by Marharyta Novikova 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.