Prepare against Larisa Kalinina
WIM · DEU · World #20,538 classical · FIDE ID 14106361
Our database contains 202 games by Larisa Kalinina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Larisa Kalinina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larisa Kalinina 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 | 2,053 | 2,208 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,087 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,127 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 64 | 28 | 110 | 31.7% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 12 | 53 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 104 | 31 | 16 | 57 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larisa Kalinina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larisa Kalinina's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.1% | 7.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Kalinina usually continues Nf3 (40.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kalinina usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kalinina usually continues d3 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 7.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kalinina usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kalinina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 90.3% | 38.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Larisa Kalinina's chess games
All 202 games by Larisa Kalinina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 64 wins, 28 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 29 | 6/3/20 | 20.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Olga Alexandrova | 2,437 | ch-UKR w | C00 |
| May 2020 | Arnar Gunnarsson | 2,420 | Titled Tue | A25 |
| May 2020 | Norbert Sommerbauer | 2,413 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Jun 2020 | Justin Sarkar | 2,380 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Jun 2020 | Swaminathan Soumya | 2,351 | Speed Chess w Q5 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 66 | 14 | 1,939 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2020 | 13 | 3 | 1,895 |
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| Lubny Rudenko Memorial w | 2009 | 11 | 9 | 2,308 |
| Rudenko Memorial w | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,161 |
| ch-UKR w | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| 2nd Al Ain Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-UKR sf w | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Larisa Kalinina's chess games?
202 games by Larisa Kalinina, from Apr 2003 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 Larisa Kalinina has played.
What does Larisa Kalinina play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Larisa Kalinina opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larisa Kalinina answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games).
What openings does Larisa Kalinina play as White?
As White, Larisa Kalinina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larisa Kalinina play as Black?
As Black, Larisa Kalinina most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Larisa Kalinina's FIDE rating?
Larisa Kalinina is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Larisa Kalinina played?
Our database contains 202 games by Larisa Kalinina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 28 draws, 110 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larisa Kalinina?
202 games by Larisa Kalinina 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.