Prepare against Natalia Tsodikova
WFM · United States · World #15,709 classical · FIDE ID 2011913
When preparing against Natalia Tsodikova, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 203 games by Natalia Tsodikova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Tsodikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia Tsodikova 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 | 2,098 | 2,190 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,148 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 125 | 28 | 50 | 61.6% |
| As White | 104 | 61 | 16 | 27 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 64 | 12 | 23 | 64.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Tsodikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Tsodikova's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 51.0% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 51 | 49.0% | 74.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tsodikova usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tsodikova usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tsodikova usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 74.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Tsodikova usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Tsodikova usually continues c4 (93.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Tsodikova usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 64.7% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 33.3% | 82.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Natalia Tsodikova's chess games
All 203 games by Natalia Tsodikova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 125 wins, 28 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Irina Levitina | 2,420 | ch-USA w | D03 |
| Jan 1995 | Alibek Ibragimov | 2,415 | San Francisco Capps Memorial | C30 |
| Jan 1995 | Sergey Krasnov | 2,360 | San Francisco Capps Memorial | D45 |
| Aug 2016 | Elliott Winslow | 2,321 | San Francisco Benson Memorial | E93 |
| Jan 1996 | Esther Epstein | 2,245 | ch-USA w | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 40 | 28 | 2,077 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 34 | 27 | 2,128 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 29 | 22 | 2,056 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,118 |
| ch-USA w | 1996 | 12 | 6 | 2,245 |
| San Francisco Leighton Mem | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Tsodikova's chess games?
203 games by Natalia Tsodikova, from Apr 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 Natalia Tsodikova has played.
What does Natalia Tsodikova play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Natalia Tsodikova opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Tsodikova answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Natalia Tsodikova play as White?
As White, Natalia Tsodikova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Tsodikova play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Tsodikova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 84.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Natalia Tsodikova's FIDE rating?
Natalia Tsodikova is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (May 2013).
How many games has Natalia Tsodikova played?
Our database contains 203 games by Natalia Tsodikova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 28 draws, 50 losses (61.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Tsodikova?
203 games by Natalia Tsodikova 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.