Prepare against Luba Kuznetsova
WFM · Russia · World #33,976 classical · FIDE ID 4137256
Our database contains 255 games by Luba Kuznetsova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luba Kuznetsova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luba 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 | 1,964 | 2,127 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 2,040 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 2,040 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 82 | 100 | 73 | 32.2% |
| As White | 128 | 42 | 58 | 28 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 127 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luba Kuznetsova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luba Kuznetsova's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 45.3% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 30.5% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 10.9% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 10.2% | 61.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 58.7% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 15.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 48.8% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 39.5% | 44.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Luba Kuznetsova's chess games
All 255 games by Luba Kuznetsova 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: 82 wins, 100 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,364 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | A04 |
| Jan 2005 | Reinhard Zunker | 2,228 | 5th ch-EU Seniors | B75 |
| Feb 2007 | Tatiana Berlin | 2,218 | Novokuznetsk w 10th | B25 |
| Jun 2007 | Josef Gabriel | 2,202 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | A04 |
| Jun 2007 | Rudolf Striebich | 2,187 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Seniors w | 2011 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk w | 2014 | 28 | 18 | 2,046 |
| Novokuznetsk w 10th | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,192 |
| Novokuznetsk Kustov Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| Wch Seniors 65 w 25th | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| chT1-RUS w | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,276 |
| Wch Seniors 65 w 26th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tamara Sorokina (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luba Kuznetsova's chess games?
255 games by Luba Kuznetsova, 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 Luba Kuznetsova has played.
What does Luba Kuznetsova play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Luba Kuznetsova opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luba Kuznetsova answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Luba Kuznetsova play as White?
As White, Luba Kuznetsova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luba Kuznetsova play as Black?
As Black, Luba Kuznetsova most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Luba Kuznetsova's FIDE rating?
Luba Kuznetsova is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Luba Kuznetsova played?
Our database contains 255 games by Luba Kuznetsova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 100 draws, 73 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luba Kuznetsova?
255 games by Luba 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.