Prepare against Galina Strutinskaia
WGM · Russia · World #12,258 classical · FIDE ID 4108558
Our database contains 657 games by Galina Strutinskaia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Galina Strutinskaia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Galina Strutinskaia 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 | 2,138 | 2,325 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,354 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,355 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 657 | 259 | 192 | 206 | 39.4% |
| As White | 322 | 136 | 91 | 95 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 335 | 123 | 101 | 111 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Galina Strutinskaia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Galina Strutinskaia's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 233 | 72.4% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 54 | 16.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.3% | 55.9% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.8% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Strutinskaia usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Strutinskaia usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Strutinskaia usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Strutinskaia usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Strutinskaia usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Strutinskaia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 161 | 97.6% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 34 | 30.4% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 18.8% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.1% | 43.8% |
Galina Strutinskaia's chess games
All 657 games by Galina Strutinskaia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 259 wins, 192 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 40 | 19/7/14 | 47.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 44 | 17/10/17 | 38.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 10/14/15 | 25.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Sergey Smagin | 2,551 | Moscow Sveshnikov Mem Blitz | C09 |
| Dec 2019 | Olga Girya | 2,488 | Wch Blitz w | A12 |
| Aug 2019 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,444 | chT-SRB w | E21 |
| Apr 2011 | Oleg L Chernikov | 2,438 | 11th ch-EU Seniors | D30 |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Syrchikov | 2,437 | 16th ch-EU Seniors 50 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 67 | 28.5 | 2,126 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,265 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 35 | 15.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Moscow rapid w | 2020 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,247 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2021 | 19 | 9 | 1,923 |
| Moscow Open w | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 w | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,125 |
| Moscow Nutcracker Rapid w | 2017 | 16 | 7 | 2,226 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tatiana Bogumil (19 games) · Nona Gaprindashvili (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Galina Strutinskaia's chess games?
657 games by Galina Strutinskaia, from Apr 2003 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 Galina Strutinskaia has played.
What does Galina Strutinskaia play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Galina Strutinskaia opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Galina Strutinskaia answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Galina Strutinskaia play as White?
As White, Galina Strutinskaia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Galina Strutinskaia play as Black?
As Black, Galina Strutinskaia most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Galina Strutinskaia's FIDE rating?
Galina Strutinskaia is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Galina Strutinskaia played?
Our database contains 657 games by Galina Strutinskaia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 259 wins, 192 draws, 206 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Galina Strutinskaia?
657 games by Galina Strutinskaia 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.