Prepare against Ekaterina Smirnova
WIM · FIDE · World #11,294 classical · FIDE ID 4110943
When preparing against Ekaterina Smirnova, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 832 games by Ekaterina Smirnova, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Smirnova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Smirnova 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 | 2,151 | 2,282 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,182 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,152 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 832 | 277 | 260 | 295 | 33.3% |
| As White | 420 | 144 | 135 | 141 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 412 | 133 | 125 | 154 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Smirnova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Smirnova's side.
First moves as White (420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 325 | 77.4% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 71 | 16.9% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.7% | 35.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 89 | 48.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 55 | 30.2% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 17 | 9.3% | 26.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 86.1% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 11.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
Ekaterina Smirnova's chess games
All 832 games by Ekaterina Smirnova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 277 wins, 260 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 17/15/11 | 39.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 4/11/11 | 15.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 87 | 23/29/35 | 26.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 22 | 2/10/10 | 9.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,475 | Speed Chess w Q5 | E95 |
| Oct 2021 | Valentina Gunina | 2,462 | Amazons Pride Blitz | D11 |
| Dec 2021 | Olga Badelka | 2,453 | Wch Rapid w | A11 |
| Oct 2021 | Meri Arabidze | 2,441 | Amazons Pride Blitz | D26 |
| Dec 2020 | Max Hess | 2,430 | ch-EUR qual Online | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 69 | 30 | 2,151 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2022 | 44 | 26 | 2,089 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 43 | 22 | 2,188 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 33 | 13 | 2,162 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,174 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,186 |
| Vladimir Open B | 2009 | 19 | 9 | 2,048 |
| Moscow Open B w | 2016 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Smirnova's chess games?
832 games by Ekaterina Smirnova, from Apr 2008 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 Ekaterina Smirnova has played.
What does Ekaterina Smirnova play on the first move as White?
Across 420 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Smirnova opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Smirnova answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Smirnova play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Smirnova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Smirnova play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Smirnova most often plays: Slav Defense (87 games, 26.4% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (22 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Ekaterina Smirnova's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Smirnova is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Ekaterina Smirnova played?
Our database contains 832 games by Ekaterina Smirnova, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 277 wins, 260 draws, 295 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Smirnova?
832 games by Ekaterina Smirnova 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.