Prepare against Marina Sekhposjan
Russia · World #38,554 classical · FIDE ID 4121104
When preparing against Marina Sekhposjan, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Marina Sekhposjan, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marina Sekhposjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Sekhposjan 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 | 1,943 | 2,018 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 2,018 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 2,018 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 540 rated games against 425 different opponents, across 55 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% | 1,863 | 1,816 | 5 |
| Rapid | 240 | 108 | 28 | 104 | 45.0% | 1,812 | 1,801 | 6 |
| Blitz | 208 | 85 | 13 | 110 | 40.9% | 1,816 | 1,746 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 213 | 39 | 16 | 158 | 18.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 272 | 155 | 33 | 84 | 57.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 5 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,843 | 1,932 |
| 2025 | 86 | 38 | 7 | 41 | 1,861 | 1,841 |
| 2024 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1,765 | 1,805 |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1,673 | 1,773 |
| 2022 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 1,549 | 1,489 |
| 2021 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 1,484 | 1,404 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,596 | 1,640 |
| 2019 | 44 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 1,739 | 1,629 |
| 2018 | 85 | 38 | 9 | 38 | 1,895 | 1,885 |
| 2017 | 170 | 75 | 11 | 84 | 1,834 | 1,793 |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,982 | 1,832 |
| 2015 | 47 | 16 | 4 | 27 | 1,899 | 1,737 |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,881 | 1,481 |
Where Marina Sekhposjan has played
Russia (44) · Estonia (5) · MNC (2) · Bulgaria (1) · Spain (1) · Greece (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Sekhposjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Sekhposjan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sekhposjan usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sekhposjan usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sekhposjan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sekhposjan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sekhposjan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Marina Sekhposjan's chess games
All 30 games by Marina Sekhposjan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Nina Shushpanova | 2,102 | St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | C10 |
| Apr 2000 | Evgenia Trotsenko | 2,071 | St Petersburg Open w | B00 |
| Dec 2001 | Elena Shister | 2,054 | St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| St Petersburg Open w | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| St Petersburg Open2 w | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| FIDE World Senior Chess Championships 2026 | Women 65+ | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,243 |
| RUS Video Match | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,999 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Sekhposjan's chess games?
30 games by Marina Sekhposjan, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Sekhposjan has played.
What does Marina Sekhposjan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marina Sekhposjan opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Sekhposjan answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Marina Sekhposjan play as White?
As White, Marina Sekhposjan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Sekhposjan play as Black?
As Black, Marina Sekhposjan most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marina Sekhposjan's FIDE rating?
Marina Sekhposjan is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Marina Sekhposjan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marina Sekhposjan, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Sekhposjan?
30 games by Marina Sekhposjan 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.