Prepare against Marina Cherkasova
WFM · Cyprus · World #29,289 classical · FIDE ID 4154533
Our database contains 31 games by Marina Cherkasova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marina Cherkasova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Cherkasova 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 | 1,990 | 2,171 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 2,094 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 32.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Cherkasova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Cherkasova's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cherkasova usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Cherkasova usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cherkasova usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Marina Cherkasova's chess games
All 31 games by Marina Cherkasova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Margarita Schepetkova | 2,135 | ch-RUS 1L w | B09 |
| Jul 2003 | Fabrice Pinol Fulgoni | 2,133 | Biel MTO Open | C14 |
| Feb 2004 | Marina Allakhinova | 2,037 | ch-RUS 1L w | C14 |
| Dec 2020 | Fotini Pambalou | 2,028 | EU-Cup Online Gr-A w | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Samuel Johannes Constantinou | 1,957 | Cyprus Open 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS 1L w | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-A w | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,931 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,167 |
| Cyprus Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,132 |
| 2nd Larnaca OFIS Open | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,912 |
| 1st Cyprus Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| 4th Paphos International Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,917 |
| 3rd Paphos Int Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Cherkasova's chess games?
31 games by Marina Cherkasova, from Apr 2003 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 Marina Cherkasova has played.
What does Marina Cherkasova play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Marina Cherkasova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Cherkasova answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marina Cherkasova play as White?
As White, Marina Cherkasova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Cherkasova play as Black?
As Black, Marina Cherkasova most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Marina Cherkasova's FIDE rating?
Marina Cherkasova is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Marina Cherkasova played?
Our database contains 31 games by Marina Cherkasova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Cherkasova?
31 games by Marina Cherkasova 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.