Prepare against Irina Bulanova
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #25,071 classical · FIDE ID 24142980
Our database contains 40 games by Irina Bulanova, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Irina Bulanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Bulanova 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 | 2,018 | 2,018 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,934 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,940 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Bulanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Bulanova's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bulanova usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bulanova usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bulanova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Irina Bulanova's chess games
All 40 games by Irina Bulanova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Larisa Khropova | 2,002 | 32nd World Senior Women | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Ortrun Goeschl | 1,918 | 32nd World Senior Women | B38 |
| Aug 2024 | Begz Batsaikhan | 1,911 | ch-Asia Seniors 50 | B90 |
| Oct 2023 | Ferdinand Olivares | 1,841 | ch-Asia Seniors | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Sharav Batbileg | 1,834 | ch-Asia Seniors 50 | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd World Senior Women | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,071 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-Asia Seniors | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| Kazakhstan Senior Championship | Women 65+ | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,114 |
| 33rd World Senior w 50+ | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,845 |
| Asian Seniors +50 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
| 44th ch-URS sf1 w | 1984 | 1 | 0 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Bulanova's chess games?
40 games by Irina Bulanova, from Nov 2023 to Aug 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 Irina Bulanova has played.
What does Irina Bulanova play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Irina Bulanova opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Bulanova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Irina Bulanova play as White?
As White, Irina Bulanova's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Bulanova play as Black?
As Black, Irina Bulanova most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Irina Bulanova's FIDE rating?
Irina Bulanova is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Irina Bulanova played?
Our database contains 40 games by Irina Bulanova, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Bulanova?
40 games by Irina Bulanova 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.