Prepare against Svitlana Demchenko
WIM · Canada · World #10,263 classical · FIDE ID 14149893
Our database contains 475 games by Svitlana Demchenko, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svitlana Demchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svitlana Demchenko 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 | 2,166 | 2,285 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,088 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,154 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 475 | 211 | 114 | 150 | 44.4% |
| As White | 238 | 116 | 58 | 64 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 237 | 95 | 56 | 86 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svitlana Demchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svitlana Demchenko's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 58.0% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 68 | 28.6% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 13.4% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 46.8% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 30 | 27.0% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.3% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.3% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 60.5% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 24.7% | 52.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Svitlana Demchenko's chess games
All 475 games by Svitlana Demchenko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 211 wins, 114 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2025 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,428 | Titled Tue Late | B48 |
| Jul 2022 | Alberto Barp | 2,423 | 15th Paleochora Open | D02 |
| Aug 2020 | Karina Cyfka | 2,411 | Online Olympiad Div Top D | E84 |
| May 2026 | Kosma Pacan-Milej | 2,407 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 55 | 20.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-CAN w | 2023 | 15 | 11 | 1,901 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top D | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-CAN U14 Girls | 2017 | 13 | 11 | 1,812 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| Ottawa RA March Open | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,345 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maili-Jade Ouellet (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svitlana Demchenko's chess games?
475 games by Svitlana Demchenko, from May 2013 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 Svitlana Demchenko has played.
What does Svitlana Demchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Svitlana Demchenko opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svitlana Demchenko answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Svitlana Demchenko play as White?
As White, Svitlana Demchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svitlana Demchenko play as Black?
As Black, Svitlana Demchenko most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Svitlana Demchenko's FIDE rating?
Svitlana Demchenko is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Svitlana Demchenko played?
Our database contains 475 games by Svitlana Demchenko, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 114 draws, 150 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svitlana Demchenko?
475 games by Svitlana Demchenko 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.