Prepare against Marija Sibajeva
WFM · Lithuania · World #30,119 classical · FIDE ID 12807583
When preparing against Marija Sibajeva, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 615 games by Marija Sibajeva, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marija Sibajeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marija Sibajeva 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 | 1,985 | 2,073 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,032 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,956 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 615 | 296 | 147 | 172 | 48.1% |
| As White | 303 | 161 | 72 | 70 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 312 | 135 | 75 | 102 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marija Sibajeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marija Sibajeva's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 71.0% | 66.3% |
| d4 | 83 | 27.4% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sibajeva usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sibajeva usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sibajeva usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Sibajeva usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sibajeva usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sibajeva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 47.2% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 40 | 24.5% | 72.5% |
| e5 | 34 | 20.9% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 61.2% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 31.1% | 42.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Marija Sibajeva's chess games
All 615 games by Marija Sibajeva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 296 wins, 147 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/11/12 | 45.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 13/5/0 | 72.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 39 | 25/6/8 | 64.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Andrey Levitsky | 2,295 | Klaipeda Sea Open A 20th | B29 |
| Sep 2018 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,263 | Olympiad Women-43 | A31 |
| Feb 2018 | Oleg Vysotskiy | 2,250 | 14th Moscow Open A | C00 |
| Aug 2019 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,229 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B13 |
| Nov 2016 | Ana Srebrnic | 2,216 | 21st EU-Cup w | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda | 2022 | 74 | 45.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-LTU w | 2023 | 54 | 38 | 1,960 |
| chT-LTU w | 2023 | 41 | 26.5 | 1,920 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,946 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,874 |
| ch-LTU U14 Girls | 2015 | 13 | 11 | 1,803 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,776 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,652 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gleb Pidluznij (11 games) · Guoda Perminaite (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marija Sibajeva's chess games?
615 games by Marija Sibajeva, from Sep 2012 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 Marija Sibajeva has played.
What does Marija Sibajeva play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Marija Sibajeva opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marija Sibajeva answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marija Sibajeva play as White?
As White, Marija Sibajeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 72.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marija Sibajeva play as Black?
As Black, Marija Sibajeva most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (39 games, 64.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Marija Sibajeva's FIDE rating?
Marija Sibajeva is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Marija Sibajeva played?
Our database contains 615 games by Marija Sibajeva, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 147 draws, 172 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marija Sibajeva?
615 games by Marija Sibajeva 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.