Prepare against Arina Kiseleva
WFM · HRV · World #10,934 classical · FIDE ID 4164989
When preparing against Arina Kiseleva, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,740 games by Arina Kiseleva, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arina Kiseleva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arina Kiseleva 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 | 2,156 | 2,156 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,175 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,130 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,740 | 526 | 213 | 1,001 | 30.2% |
| As White | 847 | 282 | 118 | 447 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 893 | 244 | 95 | 554 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arina Kiseleva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arina Kiseleva's side.
First moves as White (847 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 763 | 90.1% | 39.8% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 8.5% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.8% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 0.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kiseleva usually continues Nf3 (37.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kiseleva usually continues Nf3 (42.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kiseleva usually continues Nf3 (26.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kiseleva usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kiseleva usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kiseleva usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 304 | 64.7% | 35.2% |
| c5 | 149 | 31.7% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 14 | 3.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 218 | 82.3% | 31.7% |
| e6 | 31 | 11.7% | 27.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Arina Kiseleva's chess games
All 1,740 games by Arina Kiseleva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 526 wins, 213 draws, 1,001 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 217 | 73/29/115 | 33.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 137 | 39/13/85 | 28.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 68 | 30/8/30 | 44.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 51 | 18/11/22 | 35.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 16/12/13 | 39.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 39 | 10/2/27 | 25.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 33 | 6/5/22 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 94 | 27/11/56 | 28.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 67 | 23/7/37 | 34.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 67 | 19/6/42 | 28.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 60 | 22/5/33 | 36.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 58 | 12/3/43 | 20.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 43 | 8/6/29 | 18.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 33 | 9/7/17 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 7/5/21 | 21.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 12/1/17 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 4/3/17 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| May 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | D04 |
| Mar 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Apr 2023 | B. Savitha Shri | 2,411 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Feb 2018 | Leonid Nozdrachev | 2,410 | RUS GP rap | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,119 | 343 | 2,021 |
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2019 | 33 | 15 | 1,974 |
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2011 | 26 | 11 | 1,977 |
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,998 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,096 |
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2011 | 18 | 8 | 1,996 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,958 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,900 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dina Belenkaya (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arina Kiseleva's chess games?
1,740 games by Arina Kiseleva, from Apr 2008 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 Arina Kiseleva has played.
What does Arina Kiseleva play on the first move as White?
Across 847 games with White in our database, Arina Kiseleva opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arina Kiseleva answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Arina Kiseleva play as White?
As White, Arina Kiseleva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (217 games, 33.6% win rate); Colle System (137 games, 28.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (68 games, 44.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 847 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arina Kiseleva play as Black?
As Black, Arina Kiseleva most often plays: Sicilian (94 games, 28.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (67 games, 34.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (67 games, 28.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 893 games.
What is Arina Kiseleva's FIDE rating?
Arina Kiseleva is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Arina Kiseleva played?
Our database contains 1,740 games by Arina Kiseleva, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 526 wins, 213 draws, 1,001 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arina Kiseleva?
1,740 games by Arina Kiseleva 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.