Prepare against Tatiana Dornbusch
WGM · MCO · World #9,171 classical · FIDE ID 14107449
When preparing against Tatiana Dornbusch, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 16.3% over 43 games.
Our database contains 959 games by Tatiana Dornbusch, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tatiana Dornbusch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatiana Dornbusch 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 | 2,184 | 2,349 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,318 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,302 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 959 | 374 | 271 | 314 | 39.0% |
| As White | 479 | 206 | 133 | 140 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 480 | 168 | 138 | 174 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatiana Dornbusch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatiana Dornbusch's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 447 | 93.3% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 3.5% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.9% | 60.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Dornbusch usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dornbusch usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Dornbusch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Dornbusch usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Dornbusch usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dornbusch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 146 | 55.9% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 101 | 38.7% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 4.2% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 139 | 93.9% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Tatiana Dornbusch's chess games
All 959 games by Tatiana Dornbusch 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: 374 wins, 271 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 80 | 30/16/34 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 73 | 39/15/19 | 53.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 66 | 31/22/13 | 47.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 97 | 48/23/26 | 49.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 79 | 37/22/20 | 46.8% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 43 | 7/16/20 | 16.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 33 | 8/9/16 | 24.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 6/17/4 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 5/2/13 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Sebastien Maze | 2,579 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A28 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Fominyh | 2,520 | Yalta Open w | D35 |
| Jul 2022 | Clovis Vernay | 2,513 | ch-Francophonie 8th | D12 |
| Jun 2005 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,482 | 6th ch-EU w | A57 |
| May 2018 | Samy Shoker | 2,475 | FRA-chT Top 12 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U20 Girls | 2002 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-UKR w | 2004 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,312 |
| St Petersburg w | 2005 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,336 |
| Kharkov Caissa CC-ch | 2003 | 22 | 9 | 2,225 |
| ch-UKR U18 Girls | 2000 | 20 | 15 | 2,375 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w GpA | 2022 | 19 | 16 | 2,190 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 19 | 5 | 2,279 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,207 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evgeniya Doluhanova (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatiana Dornbusch's chess games?
959 games by Tatiana Dornbusch, 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 Dornbusch has played.
What does Tatiana Dornbusch play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Tatiana Dornbusch opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatiana Dornbusch answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tatiana Dornbusch play as White?
As White, Tatiana Dornbusch's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (80 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (73 games, 53.4% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 47.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatiana Dornbusch play as Black?
As Black, Tatiana Dornbusch most often plays: Alekhine Defense (97 games, 49.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (79 games, 46.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (43 games, 16.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 480 games.
What is Tatiana Dornbusch's FIDE rating?
Tatiana Dornbusch is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Tatiana Dornbusch played?
Our database contains 959 games by Tatiana Dornbusch, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 271 draws, 314 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatiana Dornbusch?
959 games by Tatiana Dornbusch 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.