Prepare against Mariya Muzychuk
GM · Ukraine · World #885 classical · FIDE ID 14114550
Our database contains 2,105 games by Mariya Muzychuk, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mariya Muzychuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariya Muzychuk 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 | 2,463 | 2,563 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,521 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,490 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,105 | 893 | 748 | 464 | 42.4% |
| As White | 1,071 | 512 | 357 | 202 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 1,034 | 381 | 391 | 262 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariya Muzychuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariya Muzychuk's side.
First moves as White (1,066 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 863 | 81.0% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 153 | 14.4% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 34 | 3.2% | 72.1% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.5% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues c4 (75.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Muzychuk usually continues c4 (93.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (475 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 309 | 65.1% | 59.9% |
| d5 | 67 | 14.1% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 63 | 13.3% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 25 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.5% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (376 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 42.8% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 116 | 30.9% | 50.9% |
| f5 | 81 | 21.5% | 49.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.2% | 70.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Mariya Muzychuk's chess games
All 2,105 games by Mariya Muzychuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 893 wins, 748 draws, 464 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 124 | 60/28/36 | 48.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 64 | 31/21/12 | 48.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53 | 29/15/9 | 54.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 42 | 10/18/14 | 23.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 22/16/3 | 53.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 16/16/3 | 45.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 35 | 22/11/2 | 62.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 12/14/6 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 15/10/6 | 48.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 143 | 68/45/30 | 47.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 102 | 37/33/32 | 36.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 91 | 20/49/22 | 22.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 64 | 34/19/11 | 53.1% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 48 | 19/15/14 | 39.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 47 | 20/18/9 | 42.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 37 | 10/16/11 | 27.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 9/17/8 | 26.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,733 | 2nd Cap d'Agde Karpov Playoff | B46 |
| Jan 2015 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,695 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | E01 |
| May 2024 | Michael Adams | 2,677 | 7th Salamanca Masters | C77 |
| Feb 2014 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,663 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | B50 |
| Jan 2019 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,660 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 72 | 33 | 2,414 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 72 | 41 | 2,461 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 67 | 39 | 2,428 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 65 | 40.5 | 2,533 |
| ch-UKR U20 Girls | 2008 | 42 | 26.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 36 | 29 | 2,530 |
| chT-SLO w | 2010 | 33 | 28.5 | 2,435 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,461 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anna Muzychuk (52 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (48 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (43 games) · Harika Dronavalli (41 games) · Anna Ushenina (38 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (31 games) · Valentina Gunina (30 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (26 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariya Muzychuk's chess games?
2,105 games by Mariya Muzychuk, from Jul 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 Mariya Muzychuk has played.
What does Mariya Muzychuk play on the first move as White?
Across 1,066 games with White in our database, Mariya Muzychuk opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariya Muzychuk answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mariya Muzychuk play as White?
As White, Mariya Muzychuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (124 games, 48.4% win rate); Scotch Game (64 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (53 games, 54.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,071 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariya Muzychuk play as Black?
As Black, Mariya Muzychuk most often plays: Sicilian (143 games, 47.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (102 games, 36.3% win rate); Slav Defense (91 games, 22.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,034 games.
What is Mariya Muzychuk's FIDE rating?
Mariya Muzychuk is currently rated 2,463 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,563 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Mariya Muzychuk played?
Our database contains 2,105 games by Mariya Muzychuk, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 893 wins, 748 draws, 464 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariya Muzychuk?
2,105 games by Mariya Muzychuk 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.