Prepare against Maya Porozhnyak
WFM · Russia · World #20,685 classical · FIDE ID 34115843
When preparing against Maya Porozhnyak, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 574 games by Maya Porozhnyak, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maya Porozhnyak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maya Porozhnyak 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 | 2,052 | 2,102 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,022 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 574 | 184 | 52 | 338 | 32.1% |
| As White | 290 | 102 | 32 | 156 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 284 | 82 | 20 | 182 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maya Porozhnyak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maya Porozhnyak's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 97.9% | 40.7% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Porozhnyak usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Porozhnyak usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Porozhnyak usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.h4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Porozhnyak usually continues h5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 99.3% | 36.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 78.9% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Maya Porozhnyak's chess games
All 574 games by Maya Porozhnyak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 184 wins, 52 draws, 338 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 110 | 38/13/59 | 34.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 48 | 18/2/28 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 38 | 13/3/22 | 34.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 116 | 36/9/71 | 31.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 9/2/27 | 23.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Antoine Bournel | 2,431 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | A43 |
| Jul 2026 | Kassa Korley | 2,425 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | Garg Aradhya | 2,422 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C44 |
| Jun 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,421 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B13 |
| Jun 2026 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,409 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 458 | 171.5 | 2,096 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 10.5 | 2,052 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,104 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,110 |
| chT-RUS w | 2018 | 9 | 0 | 1,714 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maya Porozhnyak's chess games?
574 games by Maya Porozhnyak, from Sep 2012 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 Maya Porozhnyak has played.
What does Maya Porozhnyak play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Maya Porozhnyak opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.h4 (1% of games), 1.g4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maya Porozhnyak answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Maya Porozhnyak play as White?
As White, Maya Porozhnyak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 34.5% win rate); Scotch Game (48 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (38 games, 34.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maya Porozhnyak play as Black?
As Black, Maya Porozhnyak most often plays: Sicilian (116 games, 31.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Maya Porozhnyak's FIDE rating?
Maya Porozhnyak is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Maya Porozhnyak played?
Our database contains 574 games by Maya Porozhnyak, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 52 draws, 338 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maya Porozhnyak?
574 games by Maya Porozhnyak 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.