Prepare against Diana Preobrazhenskaya
FM · FIDE · World #7,583 classical · FIDE ID 34270566
When preparing against Diana Preobrazhenskaya, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 29.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 1,310 games by Diana Preobrazhenskaya, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Diana Preobrazhenskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana Preobrazhenskaya 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 | 2,214 | 2,310 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,312 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,244 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,310 | 638 | 85 | 587 | 48.7% |
| As White | 671 | 355 | 45 | 271 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 639 | 283 | 40 | 316 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana Preobrazhenskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana Preobrazhenskaya's side.
First moves as White (671 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 667 | 99.4% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Preobrazhenskaya usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Preobrazhenskaya usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Preobrazhenskaya usually continues d4 (51.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Preobrazhenskaya usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Preobrazhenskaya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 288 | 91.4% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 25 | 7.9% | 68.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 217 | 96.9% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Diana Preobrazhenskaya's chess games
All 1,310 games by Diana Preobrazhenskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 638 wins, 85 draws, 587 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 91 | 52/1/38 | 57.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 37/6/21 | 57.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 63 | 34/6/23 | 54.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50 | 23/6/21 | 46.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 25/2/20 | 53.2% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 6/0/13 | 31.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 144 | 71/5/68 | 49.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 51 | 26/4/21 | 51.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 49 | 23/5/21 | 46.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 41 | 12/2/27 | 29.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 38 | 12/3/23 | 31.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 18/1/13 | 56.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,575 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C67 |
| Mar 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,552 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Nov 2023 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Mar 2024 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,497 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Jul 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,483 | Swiss Queens Wed #26 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 587 | 276.5 | 2,200 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2023 | 21 | 17 | 1,790 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #16 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,125 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,396 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,228 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,201 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Saadat Bashirli (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana Preobrazhenskaya's chess games?
1,310 games by Diana Preobrazhenskaya, from Jun 2017 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 Diana Preobrazhenskaya has played.
What does Diana Preobrazhenskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 671 games with White in our database, Diana Preobrazhenskaya opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana Preobrazhenskaya answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Diana Preobrazhenskaya play as White?
As White, Diana Preobrazhenskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (91 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (64 games, 57.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (63 games, 54.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 671 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana Preobrazhenskaya play as Black?
As Black, Diana Preobrazhenskaya most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (144 games, 49.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 46.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 639 games.
What is Diana Preobrazhenskaya's FIDE rating?
Diana Preobrazhenskaya is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (May 2026).
How many games has Diana Preobrazhenskaya played?
Our database contains 1,310 games by Diana Preobrazhenskaya, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 638 wins, 85 draws, 587 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana Preobrazhenskaya?
1,310 games by Diana Preobrazhenskaya 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.