Prepare against Diana Khafizova
WIM · FIDE · World #18,960 classical · FIDE ID 34378049
Our database contains 262 games by Diana Khafizova, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diana Khafizova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana Khafizova 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 | 2,067 | 2,294 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,235 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,172 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 116 | 46 | 100 | 44.3% |
| As White | 131 | 58 | 24 | 49 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 131 | 58 | 22 | 51 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana Khafizova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana Khafizova's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 83.2% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.6% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Khafizova usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Khafizova usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Khafizova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Khafizova usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Khafizova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Khafizova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 30.6% | 42.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 21.0% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Diana Khafizova's chess games
All 262 games by Diana Khafizova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 116 wins, 46 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,524 | World Blitz Women 2025 | C42 |
| Sep 2024 | Farid Abbasov | 2,487 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | A17 |
| Dec 2025 | Carissa Yip | 2,459 | World Rapid Women 2025 | E94 |
| Dec 2025 | Bella Khotenashvili | 2,426 | World Blitz Women 2025 | B38 |
| Dec 2025 | Chen Zhu | 2,423 | World Rapid Women 2025 | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 54 | 25 | 2,167 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,187 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 9 | 2,486 |
| Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2,196 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,677 |
| Wch U14 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana Khafizova's chess games?
262 games by Diana Khafizova, from Oct 2018 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 Diana Khafizova has played.
What does Diana Khafizova play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Diana Khafizova opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana Khafizova answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Diana Khafizova play as White?
As White, Diana Khafizova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana Khafizova play as Black?
As Black, Diana Khafizova most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Diana Khafizova's FIDE rating?
Diana Khafizova is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Diana Khafizova played?
Our database contains 262 games by Diana Khafizova, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 46 draws, 100 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana Khafizova?
262 games by Diana Khafizova 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.