Prepare against Svetlana Petrenko
IM · Moldova · World #32,893 classical · FIDE ID 13900196
Our database contains 1,247 games by Svetlana Petrenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svetlana Petrenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetlana Petrenko 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 | 1,970 | 2,364 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,225 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,139 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,247 | 447 | 452 | 348 | 35.8% |
| As White | 626 | 256 | 229 | 141 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 621 | 191 | 223 | 207 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetlana Petrenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetlana Petrenko's side.
First moves as White (626 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 503 | 80.4% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 51 | 8.1% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 27 | 4.3% | 70.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Petrenko usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Petrenko usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Petrenko usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Petrenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Petrenko usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Petrenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 225 | 68.2% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 28 | 8.5% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 28 | 8.5% | 55.4% |
| g6 | 18 | 5.5% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 18 | 5.5% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.1% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 49.8% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 82 | 38.1% | 51.2% |
| f5 | 9 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Svetlana Petrenko's chess games
All 1,247 games by Svetlana Petrenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 447 wins, 452 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 106 | 52/32/22 | 49.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 15/13/15 | 34.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 4/12/6 | 18.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 72 | 24/22/26 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 19/22/15 | 33.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 52 | 12/20/20 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 9/12/15 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 7/13/9 | 24.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Alisa Galliamova | 2,554 | 2nd ch-EU w | B59 |
| Sep 2008 | Elina Danielian | 2,495 | chT-ROM w | A84 |
| Sep 2008 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,486 | 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | A84 |
| May 2001 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,460 | 2nd ch-EU w | C02 |
| Aug 2005 | Georgy Arzumanian | 2,448 | Petrovskaya Ladya | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA w | 2024 | 63 | 52.5 | 1,986 |
| chT-SRB w | 2016 | 46 | 25.5 | 2,240 |
| St Petersburg w | 2007 | 28 | 15 | 2,287 |
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2006 | 27 | 17 | 2,301 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 22 | 11 | 2,273 |
| Cheliabinsk w | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,222 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial w | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-ROM | 2005 | 18 | 10 | 2,386 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rakhil Eidelson (17 games) · Elena-Luminita Cosma (16 games) · Evgeniya Doluhanova (15 games) · Svetlana Prudnikova (13 games) · Ana Benderac (12 games) · Natalia Zhukova (12 games) · Irina Chelushkina (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetlana Petrenko's chess games?
1,247 games by Svetlana Petrenko, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Svetlana Petrenko has played.
What does Svetlana Petrenko play on the first move as White?
Across 626 games with White in our database, Svetlana Petrenko opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetlana Petrenko answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Svetlana Petrenko play as White?
As White, Svetlana Petrenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (106 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 34.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 626 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetlana Petrenko play as Black?
As Black, Svetlana Petrenko most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 33.9% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 621 games.
What is Svetlana Petrenko's FIDE rating?
Svetlana Petrenko is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Svetlana Petrenko played?
Our database contains 1,247 games by Svetlana Petrenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 447 wins, 452 draws, 348 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetlana Petrenko?
1,247 games by Svetlana Petrenko 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.