Prepare against Tatyana Fomina
WGM · Estonia · World #10,034 classical · FIDE ID 4500156
When preparing against Tatyana Fomina, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Tatyana Fomina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tatyana Fomina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatyana Fomina 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 | 2,169 | 2,256 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,242 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,190 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 134 | 82 | 101 | 42.3% |
| As White | 165 | 77 | 42 | 46 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 152 | 57 | 40 | 55 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatyana Fomina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatyana Fomina's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 67.3% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 53 | 32.1% | 58.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fomina usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fomina usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Fomina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Fomina usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Fomina usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Fomina usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 80.3% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 19.7% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 89.4% | 44.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Tatyana Fomina's chess games
All 317 games by Tatyana Fomina 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: 134 wins, 82 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 33 | 16/7/10 | 48.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A92 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Pia Cramling | 2,477 | Keres Memorial rap w | D01 |
| Jul 2014 | Ottomar Ladva | 2,381 | 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial | D01 |
| Jan 2006 | Dagne Ciuksyte | 2,370 | Keres Memorial rap w | D01 |
| Oct 2010 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,363 | Wch Seniors w 20th | B00 |
| Jun 2007 | Eduard Bakhmatov | 2,351 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST w | 2008 | 38 | 25 | 2,181 |
| Keres Memorial w | 2009 | 16 | 8 | 2,173 |
| Keres Memorial rap w | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 2,246 |
| Wch Seniors w 16th | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,205 |
| Wch Seniors w 21st | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team w | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 6th ch-EU Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Monika Tsiganova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatyana Fomina's chess games?
317 games by Tatyana Fomina, 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 Tatyana Fomina has played.
What does Tatyana Fomina play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Tatyana Fomina opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatyana Fomina answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tatyana Fomina play as White?
As White, Tatyana Fomina's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 70.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatyana Fomina play as Black?
As Black, Tatyana Fomina most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Tatyana Fomina's FIDE rating?
Tatyana Fomina is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Tatyana Fomina played?
Our database contains 317 games by Tatyana Fomina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 82 draws, 101 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatyana Fomina?
317 games by Tatyana Fomina 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.