Prepare against Svitlana Gonchar
WCM · Ukraine · World #102,793 classical · FIDE ID 14122103
When preparing against Svitlana Gonchar, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Svitlana Gonchar, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svitlana Gonchar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svitlana Gonchar 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 | 1,721 | 1,844 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,827 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,651 | 1,815 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 44 | 35 | 59 | 31.9% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 16 | 32 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svitlana Gonchar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svitlana Gonchar's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 93.8% | 43.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gonchar usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gonchar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gonchar usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gonchar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gonchar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Gonchar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Svitlana Gonchar's chess games
All 138 games by Svitlana Gonchar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 44 wins, 35 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Tatiana Baklanova | 2,236 | Wch Silent w | D45 |
| May 2006 | P R Senanayake | 1,846 | Olympiad Women-37 | E12 |
| Aug 2004 | Egle Marcinkeviciene | 1,805 | Wch Silent w | E94 |
| Jul 2004 | Wieslawa Kedzierawska | 1,805 | Wch Silent w | D50 |
| Jul 2004 | Marina Artjomova | 1,805 | Wch Silent w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Silent w | 2008 | 20 | 13 | 2,063 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,902 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,925 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,750 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,720 |
| Kharkov Femida Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| 5th Kurass Memorial Open | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Moscow Goodwill Games | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svitlana Gonchar's chess games?
138 games by Svitlana Gonchar, from Jan 2007 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 Gonchar has played.
What does Svitlana Gonchar play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Svitlana Gonchar opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svitlana Gonchar answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Svitlana Gonchar play as White?
As White, Svitlana Gonchar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svitlana Gonchar play as Black?
As Black, Svitlana Gonchar most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Svitlana Gonchar's FIDE rating?
Svitlana Gonchar is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,651 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Svitlana Gonchar played?
Our database contains 138 games by Svitlana Gonchar, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 35 draws, 59 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svitlana Gonchar?
138 games by Svitlana Gonchar 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.