Prepare against Baira Kovanova
WGM · Russia · World #5,084 classical · FIDE ID 4164083
Our database contains 1,994 games by Baira Kovanova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Baira Kovanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baira Kovanova 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 | 2,271 | 2,408 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,415 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,392 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,994 | 850 | 572 | 572 | 42.6% |
| As White | 1,001 | 470 | 281 | 250 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 993 | 380 | 291 | 322 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baira Kovanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baira Kovanova's side.
First moves as White (1,001 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 768 | 76.7% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 125 | 12.5% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 74 | 7.4% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 24 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 10 | 1.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kovanova usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kovanova usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kovanova usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kovanova usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kovanova usually continues g3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Kovanova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 375 | 86.2% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 33 | 7.6% | 65.2% |
| d6 | 21 | 4.8% | 76.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.1% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 353 | 84.2% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 43 | 10.3% | 59.3% |
| f5 | 16 | 3.8% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Baira Kovanova's chess games
All 1,994 games by Baira Kovanova 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: 850 wins, 572 draws, 572 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 138 | 72/29/37 | 52.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 55 | 32/9/14 | 58.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 22/18/12 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 26/13/12 | 51.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 20/13/9 | 47.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 85 | 38/23/24 | 44.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 85 | 23/31/31 | 27.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 63 | 18/18/27 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 56 | 23/18/15 | 41.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 47 | 21/14/12 | 44.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 43 | 23/9/11 | 53.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 40 | 13/11/16 | 32.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 34 | 19/5/10 | 55.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue Early | B68 |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandr Fier | 2,569 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jul 2013 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,542 | 14th ch-EU w | C90 |
| Dec 2021 | Mariya Muzychuk | 2,539 | Wch Blitz w | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 197 | 90 | 2,284 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 97 | 49 | 2,278 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 71 | 36.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2023 | 61 | 33.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 60 | 44 | 2,310 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2021 | 55 | 35 | 2,328 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 50 | 37 | 2,231 |
| RUS Cup final w | 2023 | 48 | 26.5 | 2,355 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anastasia Bodnaruk (25 games) · Daria Voit (25 games) · Olga Girya (25 games) · Daria Charochkina (22 games) · Natalija Pogonina (19 games) · Ekaterina Goltseva (19 games) · Valentina Gunina (18 games) · Maria Pershina (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baira Kovanova's chess games?
1,994 games by Baira Kovanova, 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 Baira Kovanova has played.
What does Baira Kovanova play on the first move as White?
Across 1,001 games with White in our database, Baira Kovanova opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baira Kovanova answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Baira Kovanova play as White?
As White, Baira Kovanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (138 games, 52.2% win rate); Réti Opening (55 games, 58.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (52 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,001 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baira Kovanova play as Black?
As Black, Baira Kovanova most often plays: Indian Defense (85 games, 44.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (85 games, 27.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (63 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 993 games.
What is Baira Kovanova's FIDE rating?
Baira Kovanova is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Baira Kovanova played?
Our database contains 1,994 games by Baira Kovanova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 850 wins, 572 draws, 572 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baira Kovanova?
1,994 games by Baira Kovanova 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.