Prepare against Masha Klinova
IM · Israel · World #6,308 classical · FIDE ID 2802015
When preparing against Masha Klinova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.2% over 37 games.
Our database contains 1,197 games by Masha Klinova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Masha Klinova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Masha Klinova 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 | 2,240 | 2,436 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,329 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,318 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,197 | 386 | 409 | 402 | 32.2% |
| As White | 619 | 216 | 226 | 177 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 578 | 170 | 183 | 225 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Masha Klinova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Masha Klinova's side.
First moves as White (618 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 608 | 98.4% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.1% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Klinova usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Klinova usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Klinova usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Klinova usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Klinova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Klinova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 221 | 78.4% | 49.5% |
| c6 | 26 | 9.2% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 201 | 94.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 3.3% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Masha Klinova's chess games
All 1,197 games by Masha Klinova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 386 wins, 409 draws, 402 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 103 | 33/38/32 | 32.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 85 | 26/35/24 | 30.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 68 | 22/28/18 | 32.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 63 | 25/25/13 | 39.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 47 | 15/14/18 | 31.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 44 | 10/20/14 | 22.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 194 | 68/69/57 | 35.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 68 | 16/16/36 | 23.5% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 50 | 14/13/23 | 28.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 19/12/8 | 48.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 37 | 6/11/20 | 16.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 13/4/18 | 37.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 8/6/19 | 24.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 5/14/9 | 17.9% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,619 | Geller Memorial | C00 |
| Jul 2003 | Pawel Jaracz | 2,539 | Pardubice KB Czech Open | B06 |
| Feb 2013 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,539 | 29th Cappelle Open | B30 |
| Feb 2003 | Michele Godena | 2,524 | 11th Valle d'Aosta Open | C54 |
| Dec 1994 | Jun Xie | 2,515 | Olympiad Women-31 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 118 | 45.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-ISR w | 2018 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-TUR | 2014 | 26 | 14 | 2,213 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,174 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,202 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,139 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,377 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Masha Klinova's chess games?
1,197 games by Masha Klinova, from Apr 2003 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 Masha Klinova has played.
What does Masha Klinova play on the first move as White?
Across 618 games with White in our database, Masha Klinova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Masha Klinova answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Masha Klinova play as White?
As White, Masha Klinova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (103 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (85 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (68 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 619 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Masha Klinova play as Black?
As Black, Masha Klinova most often plays: Pirc Defense (194 games, 35.1% win rate); Philidor (68 games, 23.5% win rate); Rat Defense (50 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 578 games.
What is Masha Klinova's FIDE rating?
Masha Klinova is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Masha Klinova played?
Our database contains 1,197 games by Masha Klinova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 386 wins, 409 draws, 402 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Masha Klinova?
1,197 games by Masha Klinova 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.