Prepare against Dina Belenkaya
WGM · France · World #6,422 classical · FIDE ID 24142654
When preparing against Dina Belenkaya, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 27.3% over 66 games.
Our database contains 2,375 games by Dina Belenkaya, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dina Belenkaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dina Belenkaya 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 | 2,237 | 2,364 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,267 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,280 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,375 | 1,018 | 363 | 994 | 42.9% |
| As White | 1,195 | 526 | 171 | 498 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 1,180 | 492 | 192 | 496 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dina Belenkaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dina Belenkaya's side.
First moves as White (1,195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 903 | 75.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 154 | 12.9% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 128 | 10.7% | 55.1% |
| g3 | 10 | 0.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Belenkaya usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Belenkaya usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Belenkaya usually continues d4 (48.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Belenkaya usually continues g3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Belenkaya usually continues g3 (34.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Belenkaya usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (538 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 305 | 56.7% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 177 | 32.9% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 8.0% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 1.9% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 274 | 70.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 114 | 29.4% | 43.9% |
Dina Belenkaya's chess games
All 2,375 games by Dina Belenkaya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 1,018 wins, 363 draws, 994 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 151 | 66/15/70 | 43.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 111 | 49/16/46 | 44.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 102 | 44/5/53 | 43.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 68 | 38/11/19 | 55.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 57 | 30/10/17 | 52.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 53 | 20/10/23 | 37.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 50 | 27/7/16 | 54.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 43 | 16/5/22 | 37.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 17/7/10 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 10/2/19 | 32.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 157 | 66/14/77 | 42.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 140 | 62/23/55 | 44.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 82 | 36/18/28 | 43.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 70 | 25/13/32 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 70 | 30/14/26 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 66 | 18/15/33 | 27.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 66 | 27/13/26 | 40.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 54 | 24/17/13 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 49 | 16/10/23 | 32.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 35 | 14/9/12 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Luke J McShane | 2,643 | 25th Bunratty Masters Open | C47 |
| Feb 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Mar 2021 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue | B26 |
| Apr 2023 | Viktor Erdos | 2,587 | Reykjavik Open | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,587 | Reykjavik Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 779 | 323.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2021 | 64 | 36 | 2,285 |
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2019 | 62 | 42 | 2,216 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 54 | 24 | 2,292 |
| chT-RUS w | 2021 | 41 | 26.5 | 2,331 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 39 | 15.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-SRB w | 2022 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,353 |
| St Petersburg Blockade Open | 2013 | 27 | 18 | 2,202 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anastasia Bodnaruk (15 games) · Elena Tomilova (13 games) · Daria Charochkina (11 games) · Lela Javakhishvili (11 games) · Meri Arabidze (11 games) · Margarita Potapova (11 games) · Arina Kiseleva (10 games) · Inna Gaponenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dina Belenkaya's chess games?
2,375 games by Dina Belenkaya, from Apr 2007 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 Dina Belenkaya has played.
What does Dina Belenkaya play on the first move as White?
Across 1,195 games with White in our database, Dina Belenkaya opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dina Belenkaya answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Dina Belenkaya play as White?
As White, Dina Belenkaya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (151 games, 43.7% win rate); Sicilian (111 games, 44.1% win rate); Réti Opening (102 games, 43.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dina Belenkaya play as Black?
As Black, Dina Belenkaya most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (157 games, 42.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (140 games, 44.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (82 games, 43.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,180 games.
What is Dina Belenkaya's FIDE rating?
Dina Belenkaya is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Dina Belenkaya played?
Our database contains 2,375 games by Dina Belenkaya, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,018 wins, 363 draws, 994 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dina Belenkaya?
2,375 games by Dina Belenkaya 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.