Prepare against Mariya Ryzhova
WFM · Russia · World #14,677 classical · FIDE ID 24278610
When preparing against Mariya Ryzhova, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 33 games by Mariya Ryzhova, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariya Ryzhova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariya Ryzhova 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 | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,056 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariya Ryzhova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariya Ryzhova's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Ryzhova usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ryzhova usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Ryzhova usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ryzhova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mariya Ryzhova's chess games
All 33 games by Mariya Ryzhova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Anastasiya Geller | 2,205 | chT-RUS Blitz w | D00 |
| May 2026 | Lyudmila Gubernatorova | 2,128 | TCh-RUS Women 2026 | A60 |
| Oct 2025 | Darya Shevchenko | 2,009 | chT-RUS Blitz w | E73 |
| Apr 2026 | Alisa Chernyshova | 1,920 | TCh-RUS Women 2026 | D70 |
| Oct 2025 | K Akhmetova | 1,843 | chT-RUS Blitz w | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS Cup U09 Girls final | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,232 |
| TCh-RUS Women 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,084 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,129 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,925 |
| III RUS Team Cup w | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,041 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariya Ryzhova's chess games?
33 games by Mariya Ryzhova, from Dec 2017 to Jul 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 Ryzhova has played.
What does Mariya Ryzhova play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mariya Ryzhova opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariya Ryzhova answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mariya Ryzhova play as White?
As White, Mariya Ryzhova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariya Ryzhova play as Black?
As Black, Mariya Ryzhova most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mariya Ryzhova's FIDE rating?
Mariya Ryzhova is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mariya Ryzhova played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mariya Ryzhova, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariya Ryzhova?
33 games by Mariya Ryzhova 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.