Prepare against Marina Kamenskaya
WFM · Russia · World #14,316 classical · FIDE ID 34277374
When preparing against Marina Kamenskaya, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Marina Kamenskaya, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marina Kamenskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Kamenskaya 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 | 2,113 | 2,113 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,148 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 134 | 48 | 118 | 44.7% |
| As White | 150 | 80 | 24 | 46 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 150 | 54 | 24 | 72 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Kamenskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Kamenskaya's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 88.7% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kamenskaya usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kamenskaya usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kamenskaya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kamenskaya usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kamenskaya usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Kamenskaya usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 96.7% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 66.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 33.3% | 47.2% |
Marina Kamenskaya's chess games
All 300 games by Marina Kamenskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 134 wins, 48 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 28/2/9 | 71.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,493 | Swiss Queens Wed #40 | A05 |
| Oct 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Swiss Queens Wed #40 | A46 |
| Jul 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,396 | Swiss Queens Wed #27 | A02 |
| Nov 2024 | K Kulon | 2,395 | Swiss Queens Wed #44 | A13 |
| Jul 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,395 | Swiss Queens Wed #23 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalta Yialos Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,853 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,987 |
| Alushta Blitz Open | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 1,974 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 1,904 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,172 |
| Kerkinitida Cup Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,022 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #23 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #48 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Kamenskaya's chess games?
300 games by Marina Kamenskaya, from Dec 2017 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 Marina Kamenskaya has played.
What does Marina Kamenskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Marina Kamenskaya opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Kamenskaya answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Marina Kamenskaya play as White?
As White, Marina Kamenskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 71.8% win rate); Colle System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Kamenskaya play as Black?
As Black, Marina Kamenskaya most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Marina Kamenskaya's FIDE rating?
Marina Kamenskaya is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marina Kamenskaya played?
Our database contains 300 games by Marina Kamenskaya, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 48 draws, 118 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Kamenskaya?
300 games by Marina Kamenskaya 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.