Prepare against Olga Kurapova
CHE · World #28,413 classical · FIDE ID 1332562
Our database contains 114 games by Olga Kurapova, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olga Kurapova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Kurapova 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 | 1,995 | 2,001 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,964 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,925 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 27 | 31 | 56 | 23.7% |
| As White | 62 | 20 | 15 | 27 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 13.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Kurapova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Kurapova's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 64.5% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 35.5% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kurapova usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kurapova usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kurapova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kurapova usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kurapova usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Kurapova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 92.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Olga Kurapova's chess games
All 114 games by Olga Kurapova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Kata Karacsonyi | 2,208 | chT-AUT w 2025-26 | B51 |
| Mar 2022 | Nikola Mayrhuber | 2,119 | chT-AUT w 2122 | D27 |
| May 2026 | Greta Viti | 2,111 | Mitropa Cup Women 2026 | C77 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Stadler | 2,111 | chT2W-AUT 2122 | E92 |
| May 2024 | Clemens Kanonier | 2,107 | Bodensee Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-AUT w 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| chT-AUT w 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| Jussupow Weltfrauentag A | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-SUI w | 2021 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| Mitropa Cup Women 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-AUT w 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
| chT-AUT w 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Kurapova's chess games?
114 games by Olga Kurapova, from May 2015 to Aug 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 Olga Kurapova has played.
What does Olga Kurapova play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Olga Kurapova opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Kurapova answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Olga Kurapova play as White?
As White, Olga Kurapova's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Kurapova play as Black?
As Black, Olga Kurapova most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Olga Kurapova's FIDE rating?
Olga Kurapova is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Olga Kurapova played?
Our database contains 114 games by Olga Kurapova, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Kurapova?
114 games by Olga Kurapova 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.