Prepare against Marianna Kovaleva
Ukraine · World #24,469 classical · FIDE ID 14116332
Our database contains 66 games by Marianna Kovaleva, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marianna Kovaleva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marianna Kovaleva 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 | 2,022 | 2,058 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,047 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,047 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 34.8% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 42.9% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 40.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kovaleva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kovaleva usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kovaleva usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Kovaleva usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Kovaleva usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Kovaleva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Marianna Kovaleva's chess games
All 66 games by Marianna Kovaleva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Andrey Nikitin | 2,471 | ch-Odessa Region | B07 |
| Sep 2007 | Jury Baranov | 2,206 | 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | D02 |
| Sep 2005 | Moisey Khazankin | 2,139 | 1st Geller Memorial Open A | A37 |
| Sep 2007 | Sergei Didenko | 2,130 | 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | A37 |
| Sep 2005 | Sergey Daryev | 2,087 | 1st Geller Memorial Open A | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzhny Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| UKR Universiad B4 6th | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,365 |
| 1st Geller Memorial Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-Odessa Region | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,397 |
| ch-UKR w | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Evpatoria tt U20 Girls | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| UKR Titled Tue w | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marianna Kovaleva's chess games?
66 games by Marianna Kovaleva, from Oct 2004 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 Marianna Kovaleva has played.
What does Marianna Kovaleva play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Marianna Kovaleva opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marianna Kovaleva answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Marianna Kovaleva play as White?
As White, Marianna Kovaleva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marianna Kovaleva play as Black?
As Black, Marianna Kovaleva most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Marianna Kovaleva's FIDE rating?
Marianna Kovaleva is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Marianna Kovaleva played?
Our database contains 66 games by Marianna Kovaleva, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marianna Kovaleva?
66 games by Marianna Kovaleva 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.