Prepare against Olesya Krikunova
Russia · World #41,236 classical · FIDE ID 34165930
When preparing against Olesya Krikunova, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (54%).
Our database contains 62 games by Olesya Krikunova, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olesya Krikunova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olesya Krikunova 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 | 1,930 | 1,963 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,018 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 11 | 28 | 37.1% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 62.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krikunova usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Krikunova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Krikunova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Krikunova usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Krikunova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Olesya Krikunova's chess games
All 62 games by Olesya Krikunova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Zarina Shafigullina | 2,137 | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League w | E01 |
| Feb 2015 | Mikhail Sosnin | 2,087 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | A07 |
| Feb 2015 | Andrey Bakhtiguzin | 2,029 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | A10 |
| Jan 2015 | Anastasiya Martynova | 2,014 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | E62 |
| Oct 2017 | Anatoly Sholokhov | 1,999 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2016 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,985 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| 73rd ch-RUS Higher League w | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 16th Moscow Open w | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,856 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2,017 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,847 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olesya Krikunova's chess games?
62 games by Olesya Krikunova, from Dec 2014 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 Olesya Krikunova has played.
What does Olesya Krikunova play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Olesya Krikunova opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olesya Krikunova answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Olesya Krikunova play as White?
As White, Olesya Krikunova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olesya Krikunova play as Black?
As Black, Olesya Krikunova most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Olesya Krikunova's FIDE rating?
Olesya Krikunova is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Olesya Krikunova played?
Our database contains 62 games by Olesya Krikunova, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olesya Krikunova?
62 games by Olesya Krikunova 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.