Prepare against Maria Efimenko
WIM · Ukraine · World #7,380 classical · FIDE ID 14124327
Our database contains 493 games by Maria Efimenko, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Efimenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Efimenko 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 | 2,217 | 2,352 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,302 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,356 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 493 | 207 | 92 | 194 | 42.0% |
| As White | 237 | 105 | 48 | 84 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 256 | 102 | 44 | 110 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Efimenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Efimenko's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 229 | 96.6% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Efimenko usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Efimenko usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Efimenko usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Efimenko usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Efimenko usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Efimenko usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 65 | 44.8% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 50 | 34.5% | 41.0% |
| d6 | 18 | 12.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.2% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 43.8% | 44.3% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 31.3% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 25.0% | 52.5% |
Maria Efimenko's chess games
All 493 games by Maria Efimenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 207 wins, 92 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 19/8/23 | 38.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 74 | 35/12/27 | 47.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Radoslaw Gajek | 2,423 | Dresden ZMD Open | B06 |
| Dec 2021 | Ekaterina Atalik | 2,420 | Wch Blitz w | B08 |
| Apr 2020 | Milton Pantzar | 2,417 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Aug 2020 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,402 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Dec 2021 | Gulnar Mammadova | 2,387 | Wch Blitz w | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 69 | 23 | 2,090 |
| ch-UKR w | 2011 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-UKR U14 Girls | 2010 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 Girls | 2009 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,130 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,311 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,099 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,167 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2012 | 16 | 13 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Efimenko's chess games?
493 games by Maria Efimenko, from Jan 2007 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 Efimenko has played.
What does Maria Efimenko play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Maria Efimenko opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Efimenko answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Maria Efimenko play as White?
As White, Maria Efimenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Efimenko play as Black?
As Black, Maria Efimenko most often plays: Modern Defense (74 games, 47.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Maria Efimenko's FIDE rating?
Maria Efimenko is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Maria Efimenko played?
Our database contains 493 games by Maria Efimenko, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 92 draws, 194 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Efimenko?
493 games by Maria Efimenko 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.