Prepare against Maria A. Makarova
Russia · World #35,376 classical · FIDE ID 34272330
When preparing against Maria A. Makarova, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Maria A. Makarova, covering Sep 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maria A. Makarova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria A. Makarova 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 | 1,958 | 1,958 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 2,006 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 2,015 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 1,679 rated games against 980 different opponents, across 178 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 617 | 241 | 134 | 242 | 39.1% | 1,551 | 1,515 | 15 |
| Rapid | 373 | 166 | 64 | 143 | 44.5% | 1,681 | 1,676 | 10 |
| Blitz | 646 | 301 | 58 | 287 | 46.6% | 1,748 | 1,740 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 784 | 173 | 152 | 459 | 22.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 619 | 385 | 92 | 142 | 62.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 7 vs WIM · 27 vs WFM · 12 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 170 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 118 | 56 | 17 | 45 | 1,861 | 1,889 |
| 2025 | 336 | 147 | 66 | 123 | 1,843 | 1,859 |
| 2024 | 321 | 133 | 60 | 128 | 1,786 | 1,776 |
| 2023 | 331 | 147 | 38 | 146 | 1,590 | 1,582 |
| 2022 | 281 | 113 | 50 | 118 | 1,526 | 1,484 |
| 2021 | 117 | 49 | 19 | 49 | 1,375 | 1,279 |
| 2019 | 92 | 42 | 7 | 43 | 1,247 | 1,103 |
| 2018 | 46 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 1,178 | 978 |
| 2017 | 37 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 1,150 | 864 |
Where Maria A. Makarova has played
Russia (176) · Belarus (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria A. Makarova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria A. Makarova's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Makarova usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Makarova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Makarova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Makarova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Maria A. Makarova's chess games
All 34 games by Maria A. Makarova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mariya Bruyatskaya | 2,122 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | A57 |
| Oct 2023 | Ali Sadykhov | 1,744 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A57 |
| Oct 2023 | Veronika Salmina | 1,698 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | E37 |
| Aug 2024 | Darya Ar Osoblivaya | 1,499 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A85 |
| Aug 2024 | Ilya Shelyapin | 1,464 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,560 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,615 |
| Moscow Time of the First U11 Girls | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,031 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,945 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria A. Makarova's chess games?
34 games by Maria A. Makarova, from Sep 2019 to Oct 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 Maria A. Makarova has played.
What does Maria A. Makarova play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maria A. Makarova opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria A. Makarova answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maria A. Makarova play as White?
As White, Maria A. Makarova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria A. Makarova play as Black?
As Black, Maria A. Makarova most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maria A. Makarova's FIDE rating?
Maria A. Makarova is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maria A. Makarova played?
Our database contains 34 games by Maria A. Makarova, covering Sep 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria A. Makarova?
34 games by Maria A. Makarova 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.