Prepare against Polina Kulikova
NLD · World #76,909 classical · FIDE ID 1085921
When preparing against Polina Kulikova, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Polina Kulikova, covering Jan 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Polina Kulikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Kulikova 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 | 1,801 | 1,818 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,763 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 87 rated games against 71 different opponents, across 32 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 69 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 34.8% | 1,707 | 1,707 | 7 |
| Rapid | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% | 1,731 | 1,622 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 52 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,871 | 1,928 |
| 2025 | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 1,806 | 1,743 |
| 2024 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1,830 | 1,891 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1,533 | 1,533 |
| 2022 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,481 | 1,531 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 769 | 369 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Kulikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Kulikova's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kulikova usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kulikova usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Kulikova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kulikova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Polina Kulikova's chess games
All 32 games by Polina Kulikova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Daan Heus | 2,036 | Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Best | A | D31 |
| Apr 2026 | Isafara Gergin | 1,915 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U18 | D35 |
| Apr 2026 | Carlijn Hagen | 1,861 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U18 | B13 |
| May 2023 | Nirupa Ganeshram | 1,629 | ch-NED U16 Girls | B11 |
| Apr 2026 | Azra Yildirim | 1,560 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U18 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,436 |
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,311 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | Girls U18 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| Kwalificatie NJSK 2026 Best | A | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,523 |
| Open NK Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Kulikova's chess games?
32 games by Polina Kulikova, from Jan 2023 to Nov 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 Kulikova has played.
What does Polina Kulikova play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Polina Kulikova opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Kulikova answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Polina Kulikova play as White?
As White, Polina Kulikova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Kulikova play as Black?
As Black, Polina Kulikova most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Polina Kulikova's FIDE rating?
Polina Kulikova is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Polina Kulikova played?
Our database contains 32 games by Polina Kulikova, covering Jan 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Kulikova?
32 games by Polina Kulikova 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.