Prepare against Margarita Parhomenko
LVA · World #36,614 classical · FIDE ID 11603216
When preparing against Margarita Parhomenko, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (27%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Margarita Parhomenko, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Parhomenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Parhomenko 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 | 1,951 | 2,026 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,903 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,885 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 53 | 25 | 58 | 39.0% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 14 | 25 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 29 | 11 | 33 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Parhomenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Parhomenko's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 49.2% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Parhomenko usually continues b3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Parhomenko usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Parhomenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Parhomenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Parhomenko usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Parhomenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 47.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 43.2% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Margarita Parhomenko's chess games
All 136 games by Margarita Parhomenko in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 53 wins, 25 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Laura Rogule | 2,306 | ch-LAT w | D04 |
| May 2019 | Olita Rause | 2,232 | ch-LAT w | B12 |
| Sep 2014 | Mai Narva | 2,210 | Wch U16 Girls | A03 |
| Sep 2016 | Lilia Ivonne Fuentes Godoy | 2,142 | Wch U18 Girls | A85 |
| Apr 2017 | Renate Vidruska | 2,093 | 18th ch-EU w | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT w | 2019 | 44 | 24.5 | 1,952 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| 18th ch-EU w | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
| 7th ch-EU Union U10 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,611 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Clasical Women | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Parhomenko's chess games?
136 games by Margarita Parhomenko, from Sep 2010 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 Parhomenko has played.
What does Margarita Parhomenko play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Margarita Parhomenko opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Parhomenko answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Margarita Parhomenko play as White?
As White, Margarita Parhomenko's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Parhomenko play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Parhomenko most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Margarita Parhomenko's FIDE rating?
Margarita Parhomenko is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Margarita Parhomenko played?
Our database contains 136 games by Margarita Parhomenko, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 25 draws, 58 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Parhomenko?
136 games by Margarita Parhomenko 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.