Prepare against Tatiana Baklanova
WIM · Ukraine · World #22,161 classical · FIDE ID 14100754
When preparing against Tatiana Baklanova, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Tatiana Baklanova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tatiana Baklanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatiana Baklanova 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 | 2,040 | 2,257 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,185 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,182 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 106 | 52 | 69 | 46.7% |
| As White | 120 | 61 | 25 | 34 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 107 | 45 | 27 | 35 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatiana Baklanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatiana Baklanova's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 88.3% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Baklanova usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Baklanova usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Baklanova usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Baklanova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Baklanova usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Baklanova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 50.9% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 23 | 41.8% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 43.6% | 38.2% |
| f5 | 14 | 35.9% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Tatiana Baklanova's chess games
All 227 games by Tatiana Baklanova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 106 wins, 52 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 11/1/0 | 91.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,383 | ch-UKR w | A65 |
| Jan 1992 | Ludmila G. Zaitseva | 2,370 | Melitopol Cup w | A80 |
| Jan 1995 | Roman Dabek | 2,360 | Katowice Open | A81 |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Umansky | 2,350 | Katowice Open | A65 |
| Jan 1992 | Svetlana Prudnikova | 2,335 | Melitopol Cup w | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR w | 2004 | 22 | 12 | 2,324 |
| ch-UKR sf w | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,265 |
| 2nd ch-EU w | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,093 |
| ch-Kiev | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Mariupol Open | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,218 |
| Wch Silent w | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatiana Baklanova's chess games?
227 games by Tatiana Baklanova, from Apr 2003 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 Tatiana Baklanova has played.
What does Tatiana Baklanova play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Tatiana Baklanova opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatiana Baklanova answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Tatiana Baklanova play as White?
As White, Tatiana Baklanova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 91.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatiana Baklanova play as Black?
As Black, Tatiana Baklanova most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Tatiana Baklanova's FIDE rating?
Tatiana Baklanova is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Tatiana Baklanova played?
Our database contains 227 games by Tatiana Baklanova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 52 draws, 69 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatiana Baklanova?
227 games by Tatiana Baklanova 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.