Prepare against Svitlana Demchenko
WIM · Canada · World #10,301 classical · FIDE ID 14149893
When preparing against Svitlana Demchenko, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 484 games by Svitlana Demchenko, covering May 2013 to Sep 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 | 2,114 | 2,114 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,154 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 216 | 115 | 153 | 44.6% |
| As White | 244 | 120 | 59 | 65 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 240 | 96 | 56 | 88 | 40.0% |
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 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 57.4% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 71 | 29.1% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 13.5% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 46.9% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 30 | 26.5% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.2% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.2% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 59.8% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 24.4% | 52.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 9.8% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Svitlana Demchenko's chess games
All 484 games by Svitlana Demchenko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 216 wins, 115 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| 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 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
| Ottawa RA March Open | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,345 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
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?
484 games by Svitlana Demchenko, from May 2013 to Sep 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 244 games with White in our database, Svitlana Demchenko opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% 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 (24% 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 (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svitlana Demchenko play as Black?
As Black, Svitlana Demchenko most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% 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 240 games.
What is Svitlana Demchenko's FIDE rating?
Svitlana Demchenko is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Svitlana Demchenko played?
Our database contains 484 games by Svitlana Demchenko, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 115 draws, 153 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svitlana Demchenko?
484 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.