Prepare against Kristina Sultanova
Russia · World #45,000 classical · FIDE ID 34289046
Our database contains 34 games by Kristina Sultanova, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristina Sultanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristina Sultanova 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 | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,849 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 38.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristina Sultanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristina Sultanova's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sultanova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (38% of these games) — Sultanova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sultanova usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sultanova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sultanova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sultanova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Kristina Sultanova's chess games
All 34 games by Kristina Sultanova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Jul 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | 2,289 | TCh-RUS Women 2026 | A13 |
| May 2026 | Ekaterina Smirnova | 2,078 | TCh-RUS Women 2026 | E22 |
| Jul 2025 | Wangxueyao Mu | 1,931 | RUS-CHN Junior Match | D34 |
| Sep 2019 | Anna Mirgalina | 1,473 | Satka Autumn Open w | B22 |
| Oct 2021 | Kinga Lajdamik | 1,367 | ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,428 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,544 |
| RUS-CHN Junior Match | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| TCh-RUS Women 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,014 |
| ch-Ural w | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristina Sultanova's chess games?
34 games by Kristina Sultanova, from Sep 2018 to Jul 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 Sultanova has played.
What does Kristina Sultanova play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kristina Sultanova opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristina Sultanova answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kristina Sultanova play as White?
As White, Kristina Sultanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristina Sultanova play as Black?
As Black, Kristina Sultanova most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kristina Sultanova's FIDE rating?
Kristina Sultanova is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kristina Sultanova played?
Our database contains 34 games by Kristina Sultanova, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristina Sultanova?
34 games by Kristina Sultanova 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.