Prepare against Polina A Smirnova
WFM · FIDE · World #10,007 classical · FIDE ID 34414983
Our database contains 236 games by Polina A Smirnova, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Polina A Smirnova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina A Smirnova 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 | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,123 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 76 | 22 | 138 | 32.2% |
| As White | 119 | 41 | 10 | 68 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 117 | 35 | 12 | 70 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina A Smirnova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina A Smirnova's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 97.5% | 38.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Smirnova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 79.7% | 43.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 20.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Polina A Smirnova's chess games
All 236 games by Polina A Smirnova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 76 wins, 22 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Jiner Zhu | 2,476 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Dec 2024 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Oct 2024 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitry Vyatkin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Oct 2024 | Setumadhav Yellumahanthi | 2,344 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 202 | 66.5 | 2,053 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Asia U12 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,877 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2,021 |
| ch-Asia U14 Girls | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,940 |
| chT-RUS w | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,065 |
| Satka Autumn Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina A Smirnova's chess games?
236 games by Polina A Smirnova, from Oct 2019 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 Polina A Smirnova has played.
What does Polina A Smirnova play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Polina A Smirnova opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina A Smirnova answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Polina A Smirnova play as White?
As White, Polina A Smirnova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina A Smirnova play as Black?
As Black, Polina A Smirnova most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Polina A Smirnova's FIDE rating?
Polina A Smirnova is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Polina A Smirnova played?
Our database contains 236 games by Polina A Smirnova, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 22 draws, 138 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina A Smirnova?
236 games by Polina A Smirnova 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.