Prepare against Olga Sagalchik
WFM · United States · World #16,247 classical · FIDE ID 2011280
Our database contains 117 games by Olga Sagalchik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olga Sagalchik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Sagalchik 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 | 2,092 | 2,141 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 33 | 26 | 58 | 28.2% |
| As White | 58 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 19 | 12 | 28 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Sagalchik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Sagalchik's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 94.8% | 37.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 37.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Sagalchik usually continues c4 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sagalchik usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sagalchik usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sagalchik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Sagalchik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 62.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Olga Sagalchik's chess games
All 117 games by Olga Sagalchik 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: 33 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Marc Esserman | 2,282 | ch-USA | E92 |
| Jan 1995 | Esther Epstein | 2,255 | ch-USA w | E81 |
| Aug 1999 | Beatriz Marinello | 2,221 | ch-USA w | B42 |
| Aug 2003 | Damian Lemos | 2,206 | 2nd American Continental | D02 |
| Aug 2003 | Jorge Jaime Bibiloni | 2,203 | 2nd American Continental | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA w | 2000 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-USA | 2004 | 27 | 6 | 2,048 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,225 |
| ch-USA Senior Women 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,104 |
| ch-USA Seniors w | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,081 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Sagalchik's chess games?
117 games by Olga Sagalchik, 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 Olga Sagalchik has played.
What does Olga Sagalchik play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Olga Sagalchik opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Sagalchik answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Olga Sagalchik play as White?
As White, Olga Sagalchik's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Sagalchik play as Black?
As Black, Olga Sagalchik most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Olga Sagalchik's FIDE rating?
Olga Sagalchik is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Olga Sagalchik played?
Our database contains 117 games by Olga Sagalchik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Sagalchik?
117 games by Olga Sagalchik 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.