Prepare against Maria Dekusar
WIM · Ukraine · World #6,649 classical · FIDE ID 14100959
Our database contains 33 games by Maria Dekusar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Dekusar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Dekusar 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 | 2,232 | 2,232 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 30.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Dekusar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Dekusar's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Dekusar usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dekusar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Dekusar usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Dekusar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Maria Dekusar's chess games
All 33 games by Maria Dekusar 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, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E72 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Viorica Ionescu | 2,175 | Bucharest-B w | B31 |
| Jan 1999 | Julia Maiko | 2,167 | UKR Olympiad | C41 |
| Jan 1993 | Smaranda B. Lupu | 2,145 | Bucharest TIT-2 w | A69 |
| Jan 1994 | Anna Zatonskih | 2,135 | Bucharest-B w | B26 |
| Jan 1993 | Svetlana Petrenko | 2,075 | Bucharest TIT-2 w | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKR Olympiad | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Bucharest-B w | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Bucharest TIT-2 w | 1993 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Bratislava Open | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1,835 |
| Pardubice Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Dekusar's chess games?
33 games by Maria Dekusar, 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 Maria Dekusar has played.
What does Maria Dekusar play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Maria Dekusar opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Dekusar answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Maria Dekusar play as White?
As White, Maria Dekusar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Dekusar play as Black?
As Black, Maria Dekusar most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maria Dekusar's FIDE rating?
Maria Dekusar is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maria Dekusar played?
Our database contains 33 games by Maria Dekusar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Dekusar?
33 games by Maria Dekusar 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.