Prepare against Tatiana Kononenko
IM · Ukraine · World #4,988 classical · FIDE ID 14102358
When preparing against Tatiana Kononenko, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 26.7% over 45 games.
Our database contains 509 games by Tatiana Kononenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tatiana Kononenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatiana Kononenko 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 | 2,274 | 2,442 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,364 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 181 | 222 | 106 | 35.6% |
| As White | 259 | 90 | 115 | 54 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 250 | 91 | 107 | 52 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatiana Kononenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatiana Kononenko's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 95.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues c4 (56.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 14.3% score
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 119 | 93.7% | 60.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 100.0% | 55.1% |
Tatiana Kononenko's chess games
All 509 games by Tatiana Kononenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 181 wins, 222 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 39 | 14/17/8 | 35.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 13/19/3 | 37.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 73 | 24/33/16 | 32.9% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 12/25/8 | 26.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 16/18/6 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Daniel Fridman | 2,566 | 14th Monarch Assurance | D15 |
| Jul 2007 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,551 | 12th Balaguer Open | E12 |
| Jan 2006 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,525 | 31st Seville Open | A43 |
| Apr 2012 | Viktorija Cmilyte | 2,525 | BL 1112 w | A61 |
| Oct 2012 | Marie Sebag | 2,521 | BL 1213 w | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR w | 2007 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,315 |
| Bykova Memorial w | 2004 | 22 | 15 | 2,437 |
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 12 | 8 | 2,464 |
| BL 0910 w | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,353 |
| BL 1011 w | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| BL 1112 w | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,367 |
| Bykova Memorial-A w | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,310 |
| 4th ch-EU w | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatiana Kononenko's chess games?
509 games by Tatiana Kononenko, from Apr 2003 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 Tatiana Kononenko has played.
What does Tatiana Kononenko play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Tatiana Kononenko opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatiana Kononenko answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tatiana Kononenko play as White?
As White, Tatiana Kononenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatiana Kononenko play as Black?
As Black, Tatiana Kononenko most often plays: Slav Defense (73 games, 32.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (40 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Tatiana Kononenko's FIDE rating?
Tatiana Kononenko is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Tatiana Kononenko played?
Our database contains 509 games by Tatiana Kononenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 222 draws, 106 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatiana Kononenko?
509 games by Tatiana Kononenko 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.