Prepare against Polina Kuznetsova
Russia · World #21,382 classical · FIDE ID 44181760
Our database contains 59 games by Polina Kuznetsova, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Polina Kuznetsova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Kuznetsova 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 | 2,046 | 2,096 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,036 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 18.6% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Kuznetsova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Kuznetsova's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 41.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kuznetsova usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Polina Kuznetsova's chess games
All 59 games by Polina Kuznetsova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Nikolay Averin | 2,222 | 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | C02 |
| Nov 2024 | Vitaly Boiarintsev | 2,192 | 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | C70 |
| Oct 2025 | Diana Preobrazhenskaya | 2,144 | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | A15 |
| Nov 2024 | Alexei Smekalov | 2,126 | 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | B28 |
| Mar 2025 | Leila Tabermakova | 2,082 | ch-RUS Junior Girls | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Junior Girls | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,795 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,011 |
| TCh-RUS Women 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,002 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,816 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Kuznetsova's chess games?
59 games by Polina Kuznetsova, from Mar 2015 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 Polina Kuznetsova has played.
What does Polina Kuznetsova play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Polina Kuznetsova opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Kuznetsova answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Polina Kuznetsova play as White?
As White, Polina Kuznetsova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Kuznetsova play as Black?
As Black, Polina Kuznetsova most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Polina Kuznetsova's FIDE rating?
Polina Kuznetsova is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Polina Kuznetsova played?
Our database contains 59 games by Polina Kuznetsova, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Kuznetsova?
59 games by Polina Kuznetsova 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.