Prepare against Natalija Pogonina
WGM · Russia · World #4,497 classical · FIDE ID 4147855
Our database contains 2,041 games by Natalija Pogonina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Natalija Pogonina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalija Pogonina 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 | 2,288 | 2,508 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,501 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,449 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,041 | 837 | 776 | 428 | 41.0% |
| As White | 1,039 | 464 | 386 | 189 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 1,002 | 373 | 390 | 239 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalija Pogonina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalija Pogonina's side.
First moves as White (1,039 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 600 | 57.7% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 399 | 38.4% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 2.3% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 1.5% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pogonina usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pogonina usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pogonina usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pogonina usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pogonina usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Pogonina usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 251 | 53.3% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 207 | 43.9% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 337 | 88.5% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 43 | 11.3% | 64.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Natalija Pogonina's chess games
All 2,041 games by Natalija Pogonina 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: 837 wins, 776 draws, 428 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 110 | 48/42/20 | 43.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 96 | 45/38/13 | 46.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 39/27/18 | 46.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 38/26/11 | 50.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 69 | 20/26/23 | 29.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 44 | 17/16/11 | 38.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 11/10/2 | 47.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 150 | 53/67/30 | 35.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 102 | 49/32/21 | 48.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 86 | 31/24/31 | 36.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 55 | 17/31/7 | 30.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 52 | 16/17/19 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 47 | 22/19/6 | 46.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/8/7 | 51.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 11/13/3 | 40.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 5/13/8 | 19.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,696 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | C75 |
| Jun 2004 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,628 | ACP Blitz Prelim5 3rd | A57 |
| Jun 2004 | Daniel Fridman | 2,588 | ACP Blitz Prelim5 3rd | A43 |
| Feb 2016 | Humpy Koneru | 2,583 | Tehran FIDE GP w | E04 |
| Dec 2019 | Fernando Peralta | 2,577 | 6th Sitges Sunway Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 94 | 63 | 2,399 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2022 | 65 | 44.5 | 2,434 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 57 | 32.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2005 | 53 | 37 | 2,397 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 39 | 23 | 2,278 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2019 | 39 | 26.5 | 2,443 |
| Bykova Memorial w | 2006 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,395 |
| chT-RUS rapid w | 2019 | 29 | 23 | 2,536 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Valentina Gunina (43 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (39 games) · Olga Girya (31 games) · Qian Huang (24 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (22 games) · Daria Charochkina (21 games) · Xue Zhao (20 games) · Baira Kovanova (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalija Pogonina's chess games?
2,041 games by Natalija Pogonina, 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 Natalija Pogonina has played.
What does Natalija Pogonina play on the first move as White?
Across 1,039 games with White in our database, Natalija Pogonina opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalija Pogonina answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Natalija Pogonina play as White?
As White, Natalija Pogonina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 43.6% win rate); Catalan (96 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (84 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,039 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalija Pogonina play as Black?
As Black, Natalija Pogonina most often plays: Indian Defense (150 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (102 games, 48.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (86 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,002 games.
What is Natalija Pogonina's FIDE rating?
Natalija Pogonina is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Natalija Pogonina played?
Our database contains 2,041 games by Natalija Pogonina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 837 wins, 776 draws, 428 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalija Pogonina?
2,041 games by Natalija Pogonina 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.