Prepare against Snezhana Kiryanova
Russia · World #90,881 classical · FIDE ID 55645453
When preparing against Snezhana Kiryanova, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Snezhana Kiryanova, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Snezhana Kiryanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Snezhana Kiryanova 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 | 1,756 | 1,826 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,887 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 3 | 29 | 27.3% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Snezhana Kiryanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Snezhana Kiryanova's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kiryanova usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kiryanova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kiryanova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Snezhana Kiryanova's chess games
All 44 games by Snezhana Kiryanova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sharma Isha | 2,245 | Asian Rapid Women 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Nguyen Hong Anh | 1,971 | Asian Rapid Women 2026 | D83 |
| Jul 2026 | Xuejing Xia | 1,752 | Asian Blitz Women 2026 | E10 |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitriy Parshikov | 1,657 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C08 |
| Jul 2026 | Xinru Lei | 1,584 | Asian Rapid Women 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 1,864 |
| Asian Rapid Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,039 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,512 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1,574 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,810 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,703 |
| Sochi City Park Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Snezhana Kiryanova's chess games?
44 games by Snezhana Kiryanova, from Aug 2021 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 Snezhana Kiryanova has played.
What does Snezhana Kiryanova play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Snezhana Kiryanova opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Snezhana Kiryanova answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Snezhana Kiryanova play as White?
As White, Snezhana Kiryanova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Snezhana Kiryanova play as Black?
As Black, Snezhana Kiryanova most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Snezhana Kiryanova's FIDE rating?
Snezhana Kiryanova is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Snezhana Kiryanova played?
Our database contains 44 games by Snezhana Kiryanova, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Snezhana Kiryanova?
44 games by Snezhana Kiryanova 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.