Prepare against Marina Kuznetsova
WIM · FIDE · World #10,084 classical · FIDE ID 44173270
Our database contains 335 games by Marina Kuznetsova, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marina Kuznetsova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Kuznetsova 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 | 2,169 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,181 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,161 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 135 | 71 | 129 | 40.3% |
| As White | 169 | 70 | 40 | 59 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 166 | 65 | 31 | 70 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Kuznetsova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Kuznetsova's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 97.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 53.5% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 26 | 36.6% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.9% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 91.2% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.8% | 25.0% |
Marina Kuznetsova's chess games
All 335 games by Marina Kuznetsova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 135 wins, 71 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Filip Haring | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| May 2024 | Jiner Zhu | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | A18 |
| Apr 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B75 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | C13 |
| Apr 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 51 | 19 | 2,119 |
| 74th ch-RUS HL w | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,164 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #1 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #32 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,336 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #25 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,059 |
| World Cup U16 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,517 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #31 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Kuznetsova's chess games?
335 games by Marina Kuznetsova, from Apr 2015 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 Marina Kuznetsova has played.
What does Marina Kuznetsova play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Marina Kuznetsova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Kuznetsova answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Marina Kuznetsova play as White?
As White, Marina Kuznetsova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Kuznetsova play as Black?
As Black, Marina Kuznetsova most often plays: Catalan (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Marina Kuznetsova's FIDE rating?
Marina Kuznetsova is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marina Kuznetsova played?
Our database contains 335 games by Marina Kuznetsova, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 71 draws, 129 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Kuznetsova?
335 games by Marina Kuznetsova 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.