Prepare against Kristina Zavivaeva
WCM · FIDE · World #51,039 classical · FIDE ID 34351914
When preparing against Kristina Zavivaeva, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 61.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Kristina Zavivaeva, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristina Zavivaeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristina Zavivaeva 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 | 1,889 | 1,922 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 82 | 18 | 46 | 56.2% |
| As White | 69 | 43 | 8 | 18 | 62.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 39 | 10 | 28 | 50.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristina Zavivaeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristina Zavivaeva's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 81.2% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 14.5% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zavivaeva usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zavivaeva usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zavivaeva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zavivaeva usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Zavivaeva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zavivaeva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 76.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Kristina Zavivaeva's chess games
All 146 games by Kristina Zavivaeva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 82 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 10/0/1 | 90.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Christian Braun | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Sep 2024 | Huseyin Said Deveci | 2,211 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
| Apr 2026 | Aknur Mamakova | 2,044 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | G14 | C00 |
| Apr 2026 | Nika Juris Nicolas | 2,038 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G14 | A39 |
| Aug 2026 | Muziyan Gao | 2,023 | 2026 China-Russia Youth Chess Friendship Match | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,880 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 1,470 |
| Wch U10 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,408 |
| Wch U10 Girls rapid | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 1,494 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,997 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | G14 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,090 |
| 2026 China-Russia Youth Chess Friendship Match | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,980 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristina Zavivaeva's chess games?
146 games by Kristina Zavivaeva, from Jul 2019 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 Zavivaeva has played.
What does Kristina Zavivaeva play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Kristina Zavivaeva opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristina Zavivaeva answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kristina Zavivaeva play as White?
As White, Kristina Zavivaeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 90.9% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristina Zavivaeva play as Black?
As Black, Kristina Zavivaeva most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Kristina Zavivaeva's FIDE rating?
Kristina Zavivaeva is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Kristina Zavivaeva played?
Our database contains 146 games by Kristina Zavivaeva, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses (56.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristina Zavivaeva?
146 games by Kristina Zavivaeva 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.