Prepare against Ekaterina Selezneva
FIDE · World #62,647 classical · FIDE ID 34127388
When preparing against Ekaterina Selezneva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ekaterina Selezneva, covering Jul 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Selezneva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Selezneva 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 | 1,847 | 1,944 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,796 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,796 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 329 rated games against 243 different opponents, across 38 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 192 | 95 | 35 | 62 | 49.5% | 1,730 | 1,738 | 11 |
| Rapid | 79 | 39 | 8 | 32 | 49.4% | 1,635 | 1,642 | 6 |
| Blitz | 58 | 23 | 5 | 30 | 39.7% | 1,725 | 1,663 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 115 | 28 | 17 | 70 | 24.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 68 | 11 | 25 | 65.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 6 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 32 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,835 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,052 | 1,785 |
| 2017 | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 1,644 | 1,693 |
| 2016 | 70 | 37 | 6 | 27 | 1,665 | 1,713 |
| 2015 | 128 | 64 | 13 | 51 | 1,775 | 1,737 |
| 2014 | 45 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 1,620 | 1,487 |
| 2013 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1,609 | 1,659 |
| 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | – | – |
Where Ekaterina Selezneva has played
Russia (36) · Italy (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Selezneva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Selezneva's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Selezneva usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Selezneva usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Selezneva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Ekaterina Selezneva's chess games
All 31 games by Ekaterina Selezneva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Nataliy Pavlova | 2,021 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | A30 |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Nochovniy | 2,018 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | D40 |
| Apr 2026 | Eva Peretti | 1,852 | 57th Italian Teams Women | C46 |
| Apr 2026 | Chiara Caprioli | 1,806 | 57th Italian Teams Women | B35 |
| Apr 2026 | Silvia Ciraulo | 1,620 | 57th Italian Teams Women | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratov Shestoperov Memorial U13 Girls | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,695 |
| 19th Voronezh Open B | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,629 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,984 |
| 57th Italian Teams Women | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Selezneva's chess games?
31 games by Ekaterina Selezneva, from Jul 2014 to Oct 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 Ekaterina Selezneva has played.
What does Ekaterina Selezneva play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Selezneva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Selezneva answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Selezneva play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Selezneva's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Selezneva play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Selezneva most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ekaterina Selezneva's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Selezneva is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Ekaterina Selezneva played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ekaterina Selezneva, covering Jul 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Selezneva?
31 games by Ekaterina Selezneva 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.