Prepare against Svitlana Russieva
Ukraine · World #101,790 classical · FIDE ID 34144838
When preparing against Svitlana Russieva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Svitlana Russieva, covering Oct 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Svitlana Russieva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svitlana Russieva 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 | 1,727 | 1,762 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,662 | 1,662 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,615 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 46.7% |
| As White | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 600 rated games against 469 different opponents, across 76 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 215 | 99 | 21 | 95 | 46.0% | 1,590 | 1,511 | 7 |
| Rapid | 279 | 150 | 12 | 117 | 53.8% | 1,509 | 1,439 | 9 |
| Blitz | 70 | 34 | 9 | 27 | 48.6% | 1,457 | 1,423 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 233 | 71 | 22 | 140 | 30.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 61 | 9 | 34 | 58.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 74 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 1,762 | 1,819 |
| 2025 | 76 | 32 | 4 | 40 | 1,735 | 1,602 |
| 2024 | 172 | 90 | 11 | 71 | 1,621 | 1,613 |
| 2023 | 94 | 45 | 12 | 37 | 1,394 | 1,273 |
| 2022 | 139 | 79 | 8 | 52 | 1,324 | 1,193 |
| 2021 | 74 | 33 | 4 | 37 | 1,219 | 1,073 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1,261 | 861 |
| 2009 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,148 | 976 |
Where Svitlana Russieva has played
Bulgaria (50) · Ukraine (9) · Romania (5) · Czechia (4) · Greece (4) · Albania (1) · Lithuania (1) · Montenegro (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svitlana Russieva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svitlana Russieva's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Russieva usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Russieva usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Russieva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Svitlana Russieva's chess games
All 30 games by Svitlana Russieva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Bao Anh Angelina Nguyen Doan | 1,659 | ch-EU U10 Girls | B25 |
| Aug 2024 | Mehriban Ahmadli | 1,646 | ch-EU U10 Girls | B34 |
| Aug 2024 | Maria Anistoroaei | 1,627 | ch-EU U10 Girls | D48 |
| Aug 2024 | Silvia Serradell Munoz | 1,619 | ch-EU U10 Girls | D30 |
| Aug 2024 | Maria Rita Matos | 1,453 | ch-EU U10 Girls | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,027 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls 30th | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,199 |
| International Chess Festival Kardzhali 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,541 |
| Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,606 |
| ch-World School U09 Girls | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 753 |
| 33rd EY Girls U12 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svitlana Russieva's chess games?
30 games by Svitlana Russieva, from Oct 2021 to Nov 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 Russieva has played.
What does Svitlana Russieva play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Svitlana Russieva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svitlana Russieva answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Svitlana Russieva play as White?
As White, Svitlana Russieva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svitlana Russieva play as Black?
As Black, Svitlana Russieva most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Svitlana Russieva's FIDE rating?
Svitlana Russieva is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,662 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Svitlana Russieva played?
Our database contains 30 games by Svitlana Russieva, covering Oct 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svitlana Russieva?
30 games by Svitlana Russieva 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.