Prepare against Mariya Kholyavko
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #6,841 classical · FIDE ID 13748505
When preparing against Mariya Kholyavko, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 425 games by Mariya Kholyavko, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mariya Kholyavko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariya Kholyavko 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 | 2,229 | 2,240 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 191 | 70 | 164 | 44.9% |
| As White | 215 | 100 | 31 | 84 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 91 | 39 | 80 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariya Kholyavko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariya Kholyavko's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 85.5% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.0% | 26.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kholyavko usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kholyavko usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kholyavko usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kholyavko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Kholyavko usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kholyavko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 67.7% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 27 | 27.3% | 59.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 79.2% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Mariya Kholyavko's chess games
All 425 games by Mariya Kholyavko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Sep 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: 191 wins, 70 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Giga Quparadze | 2,525 | Atyrau Chess Masters WIM | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | Titled Tue | C20 |
| Mar 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Dec 2021 | Irina Krush | 2,421 | Motiva Online Blitz w | B98 |
| Jun 2025 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 75 | 29.5 | 2,146 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2023 | 19 | 12 | 1,743 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 1,619 |
| ch-KAZ w 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 2,140 |
| ch-KAZ Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 2,193 |
| Kazakhstan Cup Final w | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariya Kholyavko's chess games?
425 games by Mariya Kholyavko, from Aug 2019 to Sep 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 Mariya Kholyavko has played.
What does Mariya Kholyavko play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Mariya Kholyavko opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariya Kholyavko answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mariya Kholyavko play as White?
As White, Mariya Kholyavko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariya Kholyavko play as Black?
As Black, Mariya Kholyavko most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 52.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Mariya Kholyavko's FIDE rating?
Mariya Kholyavko is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Mariya Kholyavko played?
Our database contains 425 games by Mariya Kholyavko, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 70 draws, 164 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariya Kholyavko?
425 games by Mariya Kholyavko 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.