Prepare against Maria Fominykh
WGM · Russia · World #11,242 classical · FIDE ID 4142411
Our database contains 1,388 games by Maria Fominykh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Fominykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Fominykh 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 | 2,151 | 2,335 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,296 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,353 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,388 | 546 | 299 | 543 | 39.3% |
| As White | 697 | 301 | 142 | 254 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 691 | 245 | 157 | 289 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Fominykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Fominykh's side.
First moves as White (697 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 476 | 68.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 159 | 22.8% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 59 | 8.5% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Fominykh usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fominykh usually continues c4 (49.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Fominykh usually continues Bg5 (54.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 52.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Fominykh usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Fominykh usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Fominykh usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 197 | 59.3% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 85 | 25.6% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 27 | 8.1% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 4.5% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 132 | 52.8% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 108 | 43.2% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Maria Fominykh's chess games
All 1,388 games by Maria Fominykh 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: 546 wins, 299 draws, 543 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 102 | 47/20/35 | 46.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 80 | 35/19/26 | 43.8% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 70 | 33/16/21 | 47.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 59 | 19/14/26 | 32.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 20/4/11 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 13/0/5 | 72.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 128 | 53/30/45 | 41.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 61 | 29/14/18 | 47.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 55 | 11/15/29 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 18/10/17 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 13/9/15 | 35.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 12/5/16 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,579 | Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match | D45 |
| May 2021 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,514 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Apr 2014 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,513 | Wch Rapid w | A07 |
| Sep 2020 | Nikolay Noritsyn | 2,512 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Sep 2020 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,500 | Titled Tue | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 310 | 125 | 2,156 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2024 | 46 | 27.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2007 | 43 | 24 | 2,330 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 39 | 16.5 | 2,239 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 33 | 14 | 2,249 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 30 | 8 | 2,127 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 22 | 14 | 2,369 |
| ch-RUS U14 Girls | 2001 | 22 | 16 | 2,265 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daria Voit (24 games) · Daria Charochkina (14 games) · Aleksandra Goryachkina (12 games) · Karina Ambartsumova (12 games) · Valentina Gunina (11 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Fominykh's chess games?
1,388 games by Maria Fominykh, 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 Fominykh has played.
What does Maria Fominykh play on the first move as White?
Across 697 games with White in our database, Maria Fominykh opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Fominykh answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Maria Fominykh play as White?
As White, Maria Fominykh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (102 games, 46.1% win rate); Réti Opening (80 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 697 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Fominykh play as Black?
As Black, Maria Fominykh most often plays: Philidor (128 games, 41.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (61 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 691 games.
What is Maria Fominykh's FIDE rating?
Maria Fominykh is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Maria Fominykh played?
Our database contains 1,388 games by Maria Fominykh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 546 wins, 299 draws, 543 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Fominykh?
1,388 games by Maria Fominykh 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.