Prepare against Mariya Nosacheva
WFM · Russia · World #20,349 classical · FIDE ID 34111422
When preparing against Mariya Nosacheva, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 416 games by Mariya Nosacheva, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mariya Nosacheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariya Nosacheva 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 | 2,055 | 2,244 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,078 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,109 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 416 | 157 | 83 | 176 | 37.7% |
| As White | 219 | 100 | 39 | 80 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 197 | 57 | 44 | 96 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariya Nosacheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariya Nosacheva's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 89.0% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nosacheva usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nosacheva usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Nosacheva usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 46.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Nosacheva usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nosacheva usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 75.6% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 22 | 24.4% | 29.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Mariya Nosacheva's chess games
All 416 games by Mariya Nosacheva in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 157 wins, 83 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 3/5/14 | 13.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Smagin | 2,551 | Sochi Pearl Blitz Open | B01 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Dec 2024 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Dec 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Aug 2023 | Piotr Piesik | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 130 | 53 | 2,159 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2022 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,033 |
| 74th ch-RUS HL w | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,084 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 17 | 7 | 2,224 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,067 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,221 |
| 71st ch-RUS Higher League w | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariya Nosacheva's chess games?
416 games by Mariya Nosacheva, from Dec 2012 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 Nosacheva has played.
What does Mariya Nosacheva play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Mariya Nosacheva opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariya Nosacheva answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mariya Nosacheva play as White?
As White, Mariya Nosacheva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariya Nosacheva play as Black?
As Black, Mariya Nosacheva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 13.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Mariya Nosacheva's FIDE rating?
Mariya Nosacheva is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Mariya Nosacheva played?
Our database contains 416 games by Mariya Nosacheva, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 83 draws, 176 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariya Nosacheva?
416 games by Mariya Nosacheva 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.