Prepare against Kristina Popandopulo
WFM · Kazakhstan · World #23,199 classical · FIDE ID 13738631
Our database contains 84 games by Kristina Popandopulo, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristina Popandopulo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristina Popandopulo 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 | 2,032 | 2,069 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,923 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,001 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 29 | 20 | 35 | 34.5% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristina Popandopulo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristina Popandopulo's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 63.0% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 32.6% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Popandopulo usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Popandopulo usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Popandopulo usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Popandopulo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Popandopulo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Kristina Popandopulo's chess games
All 84 games by Kristina Popandopulo in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 29 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Amina Kairbekova | 2,344 | ch-KAZ w 2025 | E71 |
| Dec 2024 | Xeniya Balabayeva | 2,315 | ch-KAZ w 2024 | B15 |
| May 2025 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 2,246 | ch-KAZ w 2025 | D37 |
| May 2025 | Mariya Kholyavko | 2,130 | ch-KAZ w 2025 | C26 |
| Dec 2024 | Zeinep Sultanbek | 2,101 | ch-KAZ w 2024 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KAZ w | 2023 | 19 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-KAZ w 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-KAZ w 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 2,061 |
| FIDE WY Rapid GU18 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| Asian Juniors Girls | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,956 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Girls | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,795 |
| ch-KAZ U16 Girls | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristina Popandopulo's chess games?
84 games by Kristina Popandopulo, from Feb 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 Kristina Popandopulo has played.
What does Kristina Popandopulo play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Kristina Popandopulo opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristina Popandopulo answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kristina Popandopulo play as White?
As White, Kristina Popandopulo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristina Popandopulo play as Black?
As Black, Kristina Popandopulo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Kristina Popandopulo's FIDE rating?
Kristina Popandopulo is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Kristina Popandopulo played?
Our database contains 84 games by Kristina Popandopulo, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristina Popandopulo?
84 games by Kristina Popandopulo 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.