Prepare against Marija Kuznecova
FM · LVA · World #5,655 classical · FIDE ID 11618736
When preparing against Marija Kuznecova, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 503 games by Marija Kuznecova, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marija Kuznecova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marija Kuznecova 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 | 2,257 | 2,314 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,267 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,276 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 202 | 72 | 229 | 40.2% |
| As White | 242 | 111 | 34 | 97 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 261 | 91 | 38 | 132 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marija Kuznecova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marija Kuznecova's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 87.6% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 27 | 11.2% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kuznecova usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kuznecova usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuznecova usually continues d4 (47.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kuznecova usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kuznecova usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kuznecova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 93.0% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 62.1% | 37.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 36.8% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Marija Kuznecova's chess games
All 503 games by Marija Kuznecova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Sep 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: 202 wins, 72 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/3/16 | 40.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 12/3/15 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/2/12 | 44.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 18/3/26 | 38.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 11/3/24 | 28.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,500 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
| Jan 2025 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Oct 2023 | Hovik Hayrapetyan | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Jun 2026 | Normunds Miezis | 2,417 | Baltic Countries Rapid | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 207 | 83.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-LAT w | 2025 | 29 | 17 | 1,896 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,231 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,981 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,058 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marija Kuznecova's chess games?
503 games by Marija Kuznecova, from Nov 2017 to Sep 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 Marija Kuznecova has played.
What does Marija Kuznecova play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Marija Kuznecova opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marija Kuznecova answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marija Kuznecova play as White?
As White, Marija Kuznecova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Scotch Game (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marija Kuznecova play as Black?
As Black, Marija Kuznecova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Marija Kuznecova's FIDE rating?
Marija Kuznecova is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Marija Kuznecova played?
Our database contains 503 games by Marija Kuznecova, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 72 draws, 229 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marija Kuznecova?
503 games by Marija Kuznecova 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.