Prepare against Kira Izafatava
WCM · Poland · World #28,560 classical · FIDE ID 13521705
When preparing against Kira Izafatava, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Kira Izafatava, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kira Izafatava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kira Izafatava 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 | 1,995 | 2,045 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,979 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 102 | 20 | 116 | 42.9% |
| As White | 122 | 55 | 11 | 56 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 116 | 47 | 9 | 60 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kira Izafatava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kira Izafatava's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 95.9% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Izafatava usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Izafatava usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Izafatava usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Izafatava usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 47.5% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 27 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 78.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.6% | 43.8% |
Kira Izafatava's chess games
All 238 games by Kira Izafatava in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 102 wins, 20 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Eyal Noy | 2,308 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jun 2025 | Mariam Mkrtchyan | 2,307 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jun 2025 | Ari Kiremitciyan | 2,271 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jun 2025 | S Quinonez Garcia | 2,259 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Jun 2026 | Stephane Regoli | 2,242 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 92 | 26.5 | 1,964 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 18 | 14 | 2,075 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 12 | 9 | 1,987 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,493 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 8 | 2,169 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kira Izafatava's chess games?
238 games by Kira Izafatava, from Jul 2018 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 Kira Izafatava has played.
What does Kira Izafatava play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Kira Izafatava opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kira Izafatava answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Kira Izafatava play as White?
As White, Kira Izafatava's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kira Izafatava play as Black?
As Black, Kira Izafatava most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Kira Izafatava's FIDE rating?
Kira Izafatava is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Kira Izafatava played?
Our database contains 238 games by Kira Izafatava, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 20 draws, 116 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kira Izafatava?
238 games by Kira Izafatava 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.