Prepare against Taisia Elizarova
Russia · World #87,356 classical · FIDE ID 24128350
When preparing against Taisia Elizarova, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 107 games by Taisia Elizarova, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Taisia Elizarova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taisia Elizarova 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 | 1,767 | 1,789 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,809 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,788 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 24 | 19 | 64 | 22.4% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 14.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taisia Elizarova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taisia Elizarova's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 86.5% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Elizarova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Elizarova usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Elizarova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Elizarova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Elizarova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Elizarova usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
Taisia Elizarova's chess games
All 107 games by Taisia Elizarova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Vera Volskaya | 1,929 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | D09 |
| Oct 2013 | Vladislav Dyakov | 1,879 | 21st Chigorin Memorial | C13 |
| Oct 2014 | Eva Meszarosova | 1,878 | 24th ch-EU U16 Girls | E05 |
| Nov 2012 | Anatoly Stroganov | 1,808 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | E10 |
| Jun 2012 | Mark Turetsky | 1,665 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2011 | 24 | 4.5 | 1,605 |
| 10th ch-EU w | 2009 | 11 | 2 | 1,715 |
| 21st Chigorin Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,717 |
| chB-RUS U12 Girls | 2009 | 9 | 6 | – |
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,778 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
| 80th ch-St Petersburg sf w | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,649 |
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2010 | 8 | 1 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taisia Elizarova's chess games?
107 games by Taisia Elizarova, from Apr 2009 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 Taisia Elizarova has played.
What does Taisia Elizarova play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Taisia Elizarova opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taisia Elizarova answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games).
What openings does Taisia Elizarova play as White?
As White, Taisia Elizarova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taisia Elizarova play as Black?
As Black, Taisia Elizarova most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Taisia Elizarova's FIDE rating?
Taisia Elizarova is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Taisia Elizarova played?
Our database contains 107 games by Taisia Elizarova, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 64 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taisia Elizarova?
107 games by Taisia Elizarova 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.