Prepare against Kseniya Zeliantsova
WFM · FIDE · World #11,182 classical · FIDE ID 13512617
When preparing against Kseniya Zeliantsova, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 966 games by Kseniya Zeliantsova, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kseniya Zeliantsova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kseniya Zeliantsova 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 | 2,152 | 2,176 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,054 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,164 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 966 | 430 | 137 | 399 | 44.5% |
| As White | 479 | 231 | 70 | 178 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 487 | 199 | 67 | 221 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kseniya Zeliantsova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kseniya Zeliantsova's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 464 | 96.9% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zeliantsova usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zeliantsova usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zeliantsova usually continues d4 (58.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zeliantsova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zeliantsova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zeliantsova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 122 | 53.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 97 | 42.5% | 42.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 74.6% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 29 | 16.4% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.1% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Kseniya Zeliantsova's chess games
All 966 games by Kseniya Zeliantsova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 430 wins, 137 draws, 399 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 70 | 26/13/31 | 37.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 64 | 36/6/22 | 56.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 21/10/16 | 44.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 15/5/13 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 129 | 55/18/56 | 42.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 9/6/19 | 26.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 20/1/11 | 62.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,640 | Titled Tue Late | E68 |
| Feb 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | B08 |
| Aug 2018 | Luka Paichadze | 2,564 | Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Klementy Sychev | 2,517 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | — |
| Jun 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 212 | 90 | 2,176 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 61 | 19 | 2,073 |
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 59 | 30 | 1,839 |
| ch-BLR w | 2023 | 36 | 28.5 | 1,911 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,053 |
| ch-BLR U18 Girls | 2022 | 18 | 16 | 1,971 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,870 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aliaksandra Tarasenka (16 games) · Varvara Poliakova (16 games) · Kseniya Norman (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kseniya Zeliantsova's chess games?
966 games by Kseniya Zeliantsova, from Nov 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 Kseniya Zeliantsova has played.
What does Kseniya Zeliantsova play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Kseniya Zeliantsova opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kseniya Zeliantsova answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kseniya Zeliantsova play as White?
As White, Kseniya Zeliantsova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (70 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian (64 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (47 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kseniya Zeliantsova play as Black?
As Black, Kseniya Zeliantsova most often plays: Pirc Defense (129 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 26.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (32 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 487 games.
What is Kseniya Zeliantsova's FIDE rating?
Kseniya Zeliantsova is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (May 2026).
How many games has Kseniya Zeliantsova played?
Our database contains 966 games by Kseniya Zeliantsova, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 430 wins, 137 draws, 399 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kseniya Zeliantsova?
966 games by Kseniya Zeliantsova 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.