Prepare against Catherine Kaslan
WFM · Suriname · World #57,139 classical · FIDE ID 8201390
When preparing against Catherine Kaslan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Catherine Kaslan, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Catherine Kaslan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catherine Kaslan 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 | 1,866 | 1,902 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,876 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,837 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 94 | 40 | 80 | 43.9% |
| As White | 109 | 51 | 20 | 38 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 105 | 43 | 20 | 42 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catherine Kaslan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catherine Kaslan's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kaslan usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kaslan usually continues Nf3 (75.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kaslan usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 91.4% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Catherine Kaslan's chess games
All 214 games by Catherine Kaslan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 94 wins, 40 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 18/3/4 | 72.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Yaniela Forgas Moreno | 2,223 | 24th ch-Central America w | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Knarik Mouradian | 2,121 | Olympiad Women-44 | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Tania Regla Hernandez Alvarez | 2,001 | 24th chT-Caribbean Blitz | B21 |
| Sep 2026 | Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO | 1,997 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | E20 |
| Jun 2020 | Svetlana Vifleemskaia | 1,943 | Djerba Online w | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,821 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Blitz | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,830 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,793 |
| 24th ch-Central America w | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,721 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,560 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,700 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,745 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catherine Kaslan's chess games?
214 games by Catherine Kaslan, from Jan 2014 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 Catherine Kaslan has played.
What does Catherine Kaslan play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Catherine Kaslan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catherine Kaslan answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Catherine Kaslan play as White?
As White, Catherine Kaslan's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (25 games, 72.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catherine Kaslan play as Black?
As Black, Catherine Kaslan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Catherine Kaslan's FIDE rating?
Catherine Kaslan is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Catherine Kaslan played?
Our database contains 214 games by Catherine Kaslan, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 40 draws, 80 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catherine Kaslan?
214 games by Catherine Kaslan 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.