Prepare against Larisa Khropova
WIM · Russia · World #28,939 classical · FIDE ID 4120841
Our database contains 352 games by Larisa Khropova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Larisa Khropova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larisa Khropova 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 | 1,992 | 2,163 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,108 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 2,084 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 111 | 77 | 164 | 31.5% |
| As White | 172 | 60 | 43 | 69 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 180 | 51 | 34 | 95 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larisa Khropova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larisa Khropova's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 68.0% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 18 | 10.5% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 49.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Khropova usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Khropova usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Khropova usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Khropova usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Khropova usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Khropova usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 47.0% | 38.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 15.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 13.0% | 7.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Larisa Khropova's chess games
All 352 games by Larisa Khropova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 111 wins, 77 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D25 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Valentina Gunina | 2,347 | 3rd Moscow Open | D12 |
| Mar 2013 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,329 | ch-EU Seniors w 13th | A47 |
| Mar 2009 | Daria Charochkina | 2,316 | ch-Moscow w | B80 |
| Jan 2011 | Zoja Severiukhina | 2,312 | Moscow Open F w | E66 |
| Mar 2009 | Varvara Repina | 2,258 | ch-Moscow w | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow w | 2014 | 53 | 21.5 | 2,041 |
| Moscow Open w | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 1,865 |
| ch-Moscow sf w | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2,160 |
| Moscow Jan | 2007 | 14 | 6 | 2,192 |
| 10th ch-EU w | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 14th ch-EU w | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Wch Seniors w 22nd | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,069 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Larisa Khropova's chess games?
352 games by Larisa Khropova, from Apr 2003 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 Larisa Khropova has played.
What does Larisa Khropova play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Larisa Khropova opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larisa Khropova answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Larisa Khropova play as White?
As White, Larisa Khropova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Bird's opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larisa Khropova play as Black?
As Black, Larisa Khropova most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Larisa Khropova's FIDE rating?
Larisa Khropova is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Larisa Khropova played?
Our database contains 352 games by Larisa Khropova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 77 draws, 164 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larisa Khropova?
352 games by Larisa Khropova 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.