Prepare against Maritsa Tsirulnik
WFM · Ukraine · World #25,338 classical · FIDE ID 14118688
When preparing against Maritsa Tsirulnik, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 544 games by Maritsa Tsirulnik, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maritsa Tsirulnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maritsa Tsirulnik 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 | 2,016 | 2,184 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,163 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,195 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 544 | 208 | 167 | 160 | 38.2% |
| As White | 274 | 105 | 94 | 71 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 270 | 103 | 73 | 89 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maritsa Tsirulnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maritsa Tsirulnik's side.
First moves as White (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 45.3% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 122 | 44.5% | 50.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 5.5% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.0% | 36.4% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Tsirulnik usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tsirulnik usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tsirulnik usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tsirulnik usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Tsirulnik usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Tsirulnik usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 82.6% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.4% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.4% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 68.1% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Maritsa Tsirulnik's chess games
All 544 games by Maritsa Tsirulnik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Aug 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: 208 wins, 167 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 9/7/12 | 30.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/5/1 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 89 | 36/24/29 | 40.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/0/4 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Viktoria Chernyak | 2,319 | 21st ch-EU w | D30 |
| Sep 2012 | Viktoriya Tarasova | 2,315 | Dnipropetrovsk w | D13 |
| Dec 2021 | Mariia Berdnyk | 2,307 | ch-UKR w 81st | D48 |
| May 2026 | Arakhamia-Grant,K | 2,306 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | B42 |
| Aug 2022 | Mihaela Sandu | 2,297 | 22nd ch-EU w | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U20 Girls | 2010 | 33 | 21 | 2,161 |
| ch-UKR U18 Girls | 2009 | 32 | 18 | 2,121 |
| ch-UKR U16 Girls | 2007 | 32 | 19 | 2,142 |
| ch-UKR w | 2011 | 27 | 14 | 2,141 |
| ch-UKR U14 Girls | 2005 | 22 | 10 | 2,041 |
| ch-UKR U10 Girls | 2001 | 20 | 11 | – |
| ch-UKR sf U16 Girls | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,039 |
| Dnipropetrovsk w | 2013 | 17 | 6 | 2,104 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olga Babiy (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maritsa Tsirulnik's chess games?
544 games by Maritsa Tsirulnik, from Jul 2006 to Aug 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 Maritsa Tsirulnik has played.
What does Maritsa Tsirulnik play on the first move as White?
Across 274 games with White in our database, Maritsa Tsirulnik opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maritsa Tsirulnik answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Maritsa Tsirulnik play as White?
As White, Maritsa Tsirulnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 274 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maritsa Tsirulnik play as Black?
As Black, Maritsa Tsirulnik most often plays: Sicilian (89 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Maritsa Tsirulnik's FIDE rating?
Maritsa Tsirulnik is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Maritsa Tsirulnik played?
Our database contains 544 games by Maritsa Tsirulnik, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 167 draws, 160 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maritsa Tsirulnik?
544 games by Maritsa Tsirulnik 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.