Prepare against Marya Kiseljova
WFM · FIDE · World #23,878 classical · FIDE ID 4155009
Our database contains 744 games by Marya Kiseljova, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marya Kiseljova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marya Kiseljova 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 | 2,026 | 2,129 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,031 | Nov 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 2,031 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 744 | 186 | 71 | 487 | 25.0% |
| As White | 362 | 111 | 36 | 215 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 382 | 75 | 35 | 272 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 327 | 90.3% | 35.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 9.4% | 35.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kiseljova usually continues c4 (28.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kiseljova usually continues c4 (38.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kiseljova usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kiseljova usually continues g3 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kiseljova usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kiseljova usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 172 | 92.5% | 22.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.8% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 66.4% | 29.9% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.3% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Marya Kiseljova's chess games
All 744 games by Marya Kiseljova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 186 wins, 71 draws, 487 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 60 | 14/6/40 | 23.3% |
| D00 | London System | 44 | 13/3/28 | 29.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 7/3/28 | 18.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 55 | 15/6/34 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 38 | 3/3/32 | 7.9% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 5/1/23 | 17.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 4/0/24 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/1/18 | 29.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 6/1/14 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 1/2/13 | 6.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Tomas Kraus | 2,473 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Jun 2021 | Pia Cramling | 2,459 | Titled Tue | D33 |
| Nov 2022 | Vsevolod Ovchinnikov | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Mar 2024 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Feb 2024 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 665 | 190.5 | 2,002 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2011 | 21 | 11 | 2,088 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Menchik Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,811 |
| Kimry | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,027 |
| Dmitrov Summer Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 04th Moscow Open C w | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,934 |
| 3rd Paphos Int Open | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,998 |
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Where can I find Marya Kiseljova's chess games?
744 games by Marya Kiseljova, from Oct 2007 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 Marya Kiseljova has played.
What does Marya Kiseljova play on the first move as White?
Across 362 games with White in our database, Marya Kiseljova opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marya Kiseljova answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marya Kiseljova play as White?
As White, Marya Kiseljova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (60 games, 23.3% win rate); London System (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 18.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 362 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marya Kiseljova play as Black?
As Black, Marya Kiseljova most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (38 games, 7.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 382 games.
What is Marya Kiseljova's FIDE rating?
Marya Kiseljova is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Marya Kiseljova played?
Our database contains 744 games by Marya Kiseljova, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 71 draws, 487 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marya Kiseljova?
744 games by Marya Kiseljova 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.