Prepare against Ekaterina Strezhneva
Russia · World #220,838 classical · FIDE ID 24174874
When preparing against Ekaterina Strezhneva, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (83%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ekaterina Strezhneva, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Strezhneva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Strezhneva 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 | 1,789 | 1,782 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,755 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,757 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Strezhneva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Strezhneva's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Strezhneva usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Strezhneva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Strezhneva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Strezhneva usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ekaterina Strezhneva's chess games
All 33 games by Ekaterina Strezhneva in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Maria Dyachkova | 1,913 | 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | E61 |
| Dec 2013 | Tatiana Shur | 1,807 | ch-Samara Region w | D31 |
| Jul 2014 | Varvara Budnikova | 1,767 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | D20 |
| Jul 2014 | Gennady Dorofeev | 1,711 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A41 |
| Feb 2012 | Klara Cherniavskaya | 1,610 | Moscow Open w | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open w | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,497 |
| 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,662 |
| 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-Samara Region w | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Strezhneva's chess games?
33 games by Ekaterina Strezhneva, from Mar 2012 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 Ekaterina Strezhneva has played.
What does Ekaterina Strezhneva play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Strezhneva opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Strezhneva answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Strezhneva play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Strezhneva's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Strezhneva play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Strezhneva most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ekaterina Strezhneva's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Strezhneva is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ekaterina Strezhneva played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ekaterina Strezhneva, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Strezhneva?
33 games by Ekaterina Strezhneva 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.