Prepare against Nina Sirotkina
Russia · World #13,605 classical · FIDE ID 4107284
When preparing against Nina Sirotkina, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 12.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Nina Sirotkina, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nina Sirotkina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nina Sirotkina 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 | 2,122 | 2,284 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,245 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,225 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 106 | 92 | 116 | 33.8% |
| As White | 160 | 66 | 47 | 47 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 154 | 40 | 45 | 69 | 26.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2004-2026): 1,202 rated games against 694 different opponents, across 113 events in 16 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 264 | 86 | 96 | 82 | 32.6% | 2,186 | 2,186 | 11 |
| Rapid | 338 | 155 | 91 | 92 | 45.9% | 1,981 | 2,049 | 17 |
| Blitz | 513 | 245 | 116 | 152 | 47.8% | 1,971 | 2,041 | 25 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 406 | 82 | 117 | 207 | 20.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 771 | 419 | 204 | 148 | 54.3% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs GM · 18 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 60 vs WGM · 69 vs WIM · 67 vs WFM · 13 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 94 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 33 | 10 | 16 | 1,915 | 2,003 |
| 2025 | 78 | 35 | 29 | 14 | 1,928 | 2,032 |
| 2024 | 123 | 62 | 41 | 20 | 1,961 | 2,098 |
| 2023 | 66 | 24 | 27 | 15 | 1,992 | 2,047 |
| 2022 | 111 | 47 | 30 | 34 | 1,989 | 2,036 |
| 2021 | 40 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 2,081 | 1,979 |
| 2020 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2,119 | 2,194 |
| 2019 | 163 | 84 | 42 | 37 | 1,909 | 2,021 |
| 2018 | 197 | 89 | 37 | 71 | 2,024 | 2,055 |
| 2017 | 106 | 50 | 19 | 37 | 2,046 | 2,092 |
| 2016 | 45 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 2,083 | 2,083 |
| 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2,079 | 2,261 |
| 2013 | 47 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 2,152 | 2,118 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,335 | 2,435 |
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2,293 | 2,093 |
| 2007 | 51 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 2,256 | 2,225 |
| 2006 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2,338 | 2,285 |
| 2005 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 2,253 | 2,240 |
| 2004 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 2,268 | 2,208 |
Where Nina Sirotkina has played
Russia (85) · Czechia (4) · Lithuania (3) · Slovenia (3) · Belarus (2) · Germany (2) · Latvia (2) · MNC (2) · Poland (2) · Romania (2) · Armenia (1) · Spain (1) · Estonia (1) · France (1) · Greece (1) · Sweden (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nina Sirotkina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nina Sirotkina's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 84.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.5% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sirotkina usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sirotkina usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sirotkina usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Sirotkina usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sirotkina usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sirotkina usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 50.0% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 25 | 31.3% | 26.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 16.3% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 64.6% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.1% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Nina Sirotkina's chess games
All 314 games by Nina Sirotkina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 106 wins, 92 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 52 | 28/13/11 | 53.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 3/6/15 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Sergey Smagin | 2,551 | Moscow Sveshnikov Mem Blitz | D02 |
| Jun 2018 | Georgy Arzumanian | 2,474 | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | B07 |
| Dec 2015 | Alexey Smirnov | 2,455 | ch-EU rapid | E35 |
| Oct 2018 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,447 | ch-RUS Blitz w | D36 |
| Dec 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,441 | Wch Blitz w | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2007 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,224 |
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-RUS w | 2023 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2018 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,338 |
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 w | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,145 |
| Wch Seniors 50 w 26th | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nina Sirotkina's chess games?
314 games by Nina Sirotkina, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Nina Sirotkina has played.
What does Nina Sirotkina play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Nina Sirotkina opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nina Sirotkina answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nina Sirotkina play as White?
As White, Nina Sirotkina's most-played openings in our database are: London System (52 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nina Sirotkina play as Black?
As Black, Nina Sirotkina most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Nina Sirotkina's FIDE rating?
Nina Sirotkina is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Nina Sirotkina played?
Our database contains 314 games by Nina Sirotkina, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 92 draws, 116 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nina Sirotkina?
314 games by Nina Sirotkina 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.