Prepare against Nellija Maklakova
LVA · World #53,934 classical · FIDE ID 11603470
When preparing against Nellija Maklakova, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 381 games by Nellija Maklakova, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nellija Maklakova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nellija Maklakova 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 | 1,878 | 1,979 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,982 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,935 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 115 | 32 | 234 | 30.2% |
| As White | 196 | 59 | 19 | 118 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 185 | 56 | 13 | 116 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nellija Maklakova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nellija Maklakova's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 102 | 52.0% | 33.8% |
| e4 | 58 | 29.6% | 31.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 9.2% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 9.2% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 33.8% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Maklakova usually continues Nc3 (34.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Maklakova usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Maklakova usually continues d4 (6.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 31.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Maklakova usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Maklakova usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Maklakova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 71.9% | 34.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 16.7% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.3% | 43.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 43.1% | 32.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 25.9% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.1% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.2% | 16.7% |
Nellija Maklakova's chess games
All 381 games by Nellija Maklakova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Sep 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: 115 wins, 32 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 8/1/20 | 27.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Enrique Tejedor Fuente | 2,440 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| May 2020 | Adrian Gschnitzer | 2,404 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Nov 2020 | Oleg Kalinin | 2,323 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | E11 |
| Jul 2019 | Kalle Kiik | 2,308 | Riga RTU Rapid Open | A28 |
| Nov 2020 | Vasyl Buryshin | 2,306 | Titled Tue | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 165 | 33.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-LAT w | 2025 | 37 | 21 | 1,888 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 1,896 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,837 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,681 |
| 18th ch-EU w | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,558 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nellija Maklakova's chess games?
381 games by Nellija Maklakova, from Jul 2014 to Sep 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 Nellija Maklakova has played.
What does Nellija Maklakova play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Nellija Maklakova opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nellija Maklakova answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nellija Maklakova play as White?
As White, Nellija Maklakova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nellija Maklakova play as Black?
As Black, Nellija Maklakova most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Nellija Maklakova's FIDE rating?
Nellija Maklakova is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (May 2016).
How many games has Nellija Maklakova played?
Our database contains 381 games by Nellija Maklakova, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 32 draws, 234 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nellija Maklakova?
381 games by Nellija Maklakova 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.