Prepare against Yelena Ankudinova
WGM · Kazakhstan · World #35,389 classical · FIDE ID 13702114
When preparing against Yelena Ankudinova, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 51.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Yelena Ankudinova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yelena Ankudinova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yelena Ankudinova 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 | 1,957 | 2,268 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,157 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 2,142 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 110 | 65 | 101 | 39.9% |
| As White | 139 | 58 | 36 | 45 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 137 | 52 | 29 | 56 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yelena Ankudinova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yelena Ankudinova's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 49.6% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 23.7% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 29 | 20.9% | 56.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 55.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ankudinova usually continues Nc3 (52.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ankudinova usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Ankudinova usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ankudinova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ankudinova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ankudinova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 42.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.8% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 17.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 55.1% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Yelena Ankudinova's chess games
All 276 games by Yelena Ankudinova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 110 wins, 65 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Andrei Deev | 2,390 | Pavlodar Open | B05 |
| Nov 2019 | Zoya Schleining | 2,344 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 w | D63 |
| May 2023 | Hector Elissalt Cardenas | 2,324 | Titled Tue Early | D23 |
| Nov 2022 | Benedikt Huber | 2,312 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Dec 2019 | Maria Gevorgyan | 2,255 | Kazakhstan Cup w | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KAZ w | 2019 | 62 | 37 | 2,149 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2017 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,057 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 32 | 10 | 2,005 |
| Kazakhstan Cup w | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 w | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| Wch Seniors w 22nd | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,250 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,305 |
| ch-Pavlodar School | 2007 | 11 | 2 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yelena Ankudinova's chess games?
276 games by Yelena Ankudinova, from Apr 2003 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 Yelena Ankudinova has played.
What does Yelena Ankudinova play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Yelena Ankudinova opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yelena Ankudinova answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Yelena Ankudinova play as White?
As White, Yelena Ankudinova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yelena Ankudinova play as Black?
As Black, Yelena Ankudinova most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Yelena Ankudinova's FIDE rating?
Yelena Ankudinova is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Yelena Ankudinova played?
Our database contains 276 games by Yelena Ankudinova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 65 draws, 101 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yelena Ankudinova?
276 games by Yelena Ankudinova 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.