Prepare against Svetlana Prudnikova
WGM · Serbia · World #13,489 classical · FIDE ID 929700
When preparing against Svetlana Prudnikova, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,001 games by Svetlana Prudnikova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svetlana Prudnikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetlana Prudnikova 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 | 2,426 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,252 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,128 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,001 | 407 | 413 | 175 | 40.7% |
| As White | 515 | 247 | 202 | 63 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 486 | 160 | 211 | 112 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetlana Prudnikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetlana Prudnikova's side.
First moves as White (515 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 286 | 55.5% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 151 | 29.3% | 66.6% |
| c4 | 39 | 7.6% | 71.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 6.2% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Prudnikova usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Prudnikova usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Prudnikova usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Prudnikova usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Prudnikova usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Prudnikova usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 152 | 66.7% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 47 | 20.6% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 16 | 7.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 63.0% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 42 | 23.2% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 11 | 6.1% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Svetlana Prudnikova's chess games
All 1,001 games by Svetlana Prudnikova 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: 407 wins, 413 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 62 | 26/29/7 | 41.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 46 | 23/16/7 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 16/11/4 | 51.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 17/9/2 | 60.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 7/15/4 | 26.9% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 25 | 16/4/5 | 64.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 14/5/3 | 58.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 23 | 11/6/5 | 47.8% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 82 | 35/28/19 | 42.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/12/5 | 32.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/7/3 | 42.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Nana Ioseliani | 2,493 | 4th EU-Cup w | A87 |
| Jan 1997 | Svetlana Matveeva | 2,470 | chT-YUG w | E11 |
| Jan 1996 | Alisa Maric | 2,435 | ch-YUG1 w | E46 |
| Jan 1995 | Natasa Bojkovic | 2,425 | chT-YUG w | E34 |
| Jun 1992 | Alisa Galliamova | 2,410 | 30th Olympiad w | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG w | 2001 | 78 | 51 | 2,449 |
| chT-SRB w | 2020 | 57 | 34 | 2,186 |
| ch-RUS w | 1998 | 49 | 34 | 2,455 |
| ch-YUG w | 2002 | 45 | 30.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-URS w | 1991 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-SCG w | 2005 | 25 | 20 | 2,374 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2022 | 20 | 8 | 2,111 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 19 | 11 | 2,049 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Irina Chelushkina (22 games) · Ana Benderac (19 games) · Maria Manakova (14 games) · Svetlana Petrenko (13 games) · Suzana Maksimovic (11 games) · Marija Petrovic (10 games) · Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetlana Prudnikova's chess games?
1,001 games by Svetlana Prudnikova, 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 Prudnikova has played.
What does Svetlana Prudnikova play on the first move as White?
Across 515 games with White in our database, Svetlana Prudnikova opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetlana Prudnikova answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Svetlana Prudnikova play as White?
As White, Svetlana Prudnikova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (62 games, 41.9% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 51.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 515 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetlana Prudnikova play as Black?
As Black, Svetlana Prudnikova most often plays: Sicilian (82 games, 42.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 486 games.
What is Svetlana Prudnikova's FIDE rating?
Svetlana Prudnikova is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Svetlana Prudnikova played?
Our database contains 1,001 games by Svetlana Prudnikova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 407 wins, 413 draws, 175 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetlana Prudnikova?
1,001 games by Svetlana Prudnikova 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.