Prepare against Mariia Dolinskaia
WCM · Russia · World #40,993 classical · FIDE ID 54140064
When preparing against Mariia Dolinskaia, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Mariia Dolinskaia, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mariia Dolinskaia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariia Dolinskaia 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 | 1,931 | 2,063 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,017 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,939 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 45 | 16 | 115 | 25.6% |
| As White | 83 | 23 | 10 | 50 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 22 | 6 | 65 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariia Dolinskaia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariia Dolinskaia's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 96.4% | 33.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 33.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dolinskaia usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dolinskaia usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Dolinskaia usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Dolinskaia usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Dolinskaia usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 76.6% | 31.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.6% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 81.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Mariia Dolinskaia's chess games
All 176 games by Mariia Dolinskaia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 16 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | David Blanco Diez | 2,308 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Apr 2025 | Elbek Alikulov | 2,305 | Titled Tue Early | E61 |
| Dec 2024 | Michal Fiedorek | 2,301 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Oct 2025 | Valeria Kleymenova | 2,221 | chT-RUS Blitz w | D37 |
| Oct 2024 | Giovanni Marchesich | 2,220 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 132 | 36 | 1,981 |
| Rogachev Masters | 2025 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,929 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,745 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,193 |
| TCh-RUS Women 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,986 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,976 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariia Dolinskaia's chess games?
176 games by Mariia Dolinskaia, from Aug 2016 to Aug 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 Mariia Dolinskaia has played.
What does Mariia Dolinskaia play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Mariia Dolinskaia opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariia Dolinskaia answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mariia Dolinskaia play as White?
As White, Mariia Dolinskaia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariia Dolinskaia play as Black?
As Black, Mariia Dolinskaia most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Mariia Dolinskaia's FIDE rating?
Mariia Dolinskaia is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Mariia Dolinskaia played?
Our database contains 176 games by Mariia Dolinskaia, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 16 draws, 115 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariia Dolinskaia?
176 games by Mariia Dolinskaia 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.