Prepare against Milena Elnikova
Russia · World #22,544 classical · FIDE ID 54151503
When preparing against Milena Elnikova, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 39 games by Milena Elnikova, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Milena Elnikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milena Elnikova 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 | 2,037 | 2,066 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,978 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,028 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 25.6% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milena Elnikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milena Elnikova's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 7.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (73% of these games) — Elnikova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Elnikova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 7.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Elnikova usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Elnikova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Elnikova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Milena Elnikova's chess games
All 39 games by Milena Elnikova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Mariya N Vlasova | 2,176 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | A42 |
| Oct 2025 | Diana Preobrazhenskaya | 2,144 | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | D10 |
| Jul 2025 | Ksenia Guselnikova | 1,867 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | A40 |
| Jul 2025 | Elizaveta Fomina | 1,818 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | C24 |
| Jul 2025 | Tatyana Nik Mozolevskaya | 1,749 | 21st Moscow Women's Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS w | 2020 | 8 | 0 | 1,887 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,076 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| Rogachev Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,802 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,836 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,050 |
| Pardubice Czech Open D 28th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milena Elnikova's chess games?
39 games by Milena Elnikova, from Mar 2016 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 Milena Elnikova has played.
What does Milena Elnikova play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Milena Elnikova opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milena Elnikova answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Milena Elnikova play as White?
As White, Milena Elnikova's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milena Elnikova play as Black?
As Black, Milena Elnikova most often plays: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Milena Elnikova's FIDE rating?
Milena Elnikova is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Milena Elnikova played?
Our database contains 39 games by Milena Elnikova, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milena Elnikova?
39 games by Milena Elnikova 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.