Prepare against Olesia Khobotova
Russia · World #30,665 classical · FIDE ID 24129550
When preparing against Olesia Khobotova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 209 games by Olesia Khobotova, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olesia Khobotova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olesia Khobotova 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 | 1,982 | 2,079 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,995 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,079 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 73 | 39 | 97 | 34.9% |
| As White | 103 | 47 | 20 | 36 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 26 | 19 | 61 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olesia Khobotova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olesia Khobotova's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 98.1% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Khobotova usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Khobotova usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Khobotova usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Khobotova usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Khobotova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 51.7% | 30.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 18.3% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
Olesia Khobotova's chess games
All 209 games by Olesia Khobotova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 73 wins, 39 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Irina Vasilevich | 2,331 | ch-Moscow w | C05 |
| Jun 2008 | Boris Makovetsky | 2,249 | 5th Pskov Open | B01 |
| Aug 2012 | Viktor Tchernyi | 2,247 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | C62 |
| Jun 2008 | Grigory Sharankov | 2,229 | 5th Pskov Open | C00 |
| Feb 2011 | Ekaterina Kindinova | 2,188 | 61st ch-RUS w 1st League | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2014 | 17 | 10 | 2,125 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2009 | 17 | 8 | 2,059 |
| Shepsi Rating | 2010 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup w | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-RUS U12 Girls | 2004 | 10 | 3 | – |
| chB-RUS U18 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-RUS Central Region U16 Girls | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 5th Pskov Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olesia Khobotova's chess games?
209 games by Olesia Khobotova, from Jul 2006 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 Olesia Khobotova has played.
What does Olesia Khobotova play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Olesia Khobotova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olesia Khobotova answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olesia Khobotova play as White?
As White, Olesia Khobotova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olesia Khobotova play as Black?
As Black, Olesia Khobotova most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Olesia Khobotova's FIDE rating?
Olesia Khobotova is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Olesia Khobotova played?
Our database contains 209 games by Olesia Khobotova, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 39 draws, 97 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olesia Khobotova?
209 games by Olesia Khobotova 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.