Prepare against Dina Kulkova
Russia · World #83,490 classical · FIDE ID 54192129
When preparing against Dina Kulkova, expect 1.c4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Dina Kulkova, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dina Kulkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dina Kulkova 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 | 1,779 | 1,809 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,809 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 34.1% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dina Kulkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dina Kulkova's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Kulkova usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kulkova usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kulkova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kulkova usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kulkova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kulkova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dina Kulkova's chess games
All 44 games by Dina Kulkova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Ekaterina Rassokhina | 1,998 | 16th Moscow Open w | B30 |
| Sep 2019 | Karina Stroganova | 1,885 | Satka Autumn Open w | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Rakhil Eidelson | 1,867 | Satka Autumn Open w | A36 |
| Sep 2022 | Arina Ivanova | 1,703 | Satka Autumn Open w | C26 |
| Sep 2021 | Tatiana Abramova | 1,654 | Satka Autumn Open w | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2022 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,772 |
| 16th Moscow Open w | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,728 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,393 |
| Satka Autumn w | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,614 |
| Wch U12 Girls Rapid | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dina Kulkova's chess games?
44 games by Dina Kulkova, from Sep 2015 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 Dina Kulkova has played.
What does Dina Kulkova play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dina Kulkova opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dina Kulkova answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dina Kulkova play as White?
As White, Dina Kulkova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dina Kulkova play as Black?
As Black, Dina Kulkova most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Dina Kulkova's FIDE rating?
Dina Kulkova is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Dina Kulkova played?
Our database contains 44 games by Dina Kulkova, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dina Kulkova?
44 games by Dina Kulkova 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.