Prepare against Kristina Kim
WCM · Kazakhstan · World #22,380 classical · FIDE ID 13712438
Our database contains 168 games by Kristina Kim, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristina Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristina Kim 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 | 2,038 | 2,038 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,961 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,959 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 62 | 21 | 85 | 36.9% |
| As White | 87 | 32 | 13 | 42 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 30 | 8 | 43 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristina Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristina Kim's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 87.4% | 41.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kim usually continues Bf4 (30.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 37.8% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 24.4% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 44.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Kristina Kim's chess games
All 168 games by Kristina Kim in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 62 wins, 21 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 43 | 13/9/21 | 30.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Maxim Evchin | 2,310 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| May 2019 | Andrei S. Kuznetsov | 2,261 | Aktogay Masters | B15 |
| Dec 2019 | Maria Gevorgyan | 2,255 | Kazakhstan Cup w | B15 |
| Dec 2019 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,250 | Kazakhstan Cup w | E12 |
| Feb 2017 | Balazs Teglas | 2,244 | PRO League Stage | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,928 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,976 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Aktogay Masters | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,076 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-KAZ SF w | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristina Kim's chess games?
168 games by Kristina Kim, from Sep 2014 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 Kristina Kim has played.
What does Kristina Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Kristina Kim opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristina Kim answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Kristina Kim play as White?
As White, Kristina Kim's most-played openings in our database are: London System (43 games, 30.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristina Kim play as Black?
As Black, Kristina Kim most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Kristina Kim's FIDE rating?
Kristina Kim is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kristina Kim played?
Our database contains 168 games by Kristina Kim, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 21 draws, 85 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristina Kim?
168 games by Kristina Kim 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.