Prepare against Svetlana Gerasimova
WFM · FIDE · World #68,181 classical · FIDE ID 4145968
When preparing against Svetlana Gerasimova, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 66 games by Svetlana Gerasimova, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svetlana Gerasimova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetlana Gerasimova 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 | 1,827 | 1,966 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,939 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,920 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 24 | 14 | 28 | 36.4% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetlana Gerasimova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetlana Gerasimova's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 78.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Gerasimova usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gerasimova usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Gerasimova usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gerasimova usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gerasimova usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Gerasimova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Svetlana Gerasimova's chess games
All 66 games by Svetlana Gerasimova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Vit Valenta | 2,014 | IPCA Wch 21st | B21 |
| Nov 2008 | Line Jin Jorgensen | 1,946 | Olympiad Women-38 | A60 |
| Jul 2019 | Zoran Matana | 1,818 | 19th IPCA Wch | B72 |
| Oct 2018 | Maria Varona-Thomas | 1,739 | Olympiad Women-43 | B75 |
| Jul 2019 | Karoly Felegyi | 1,674 | 19th IPCA Wch | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| IPCA Wch 21st | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,617 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Classical | Women | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| FIDE Disabled Cup | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetlana Gerasimova's chess games?
66 games by Svetlana Gerasimova, from Oct 2008 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 Svetlana Gerasimova has played.
What does Svetlana Gerasimova play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Svetlana Gerasimova opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetlana Gerasimova answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Svetlana Gerasimova play as White?
As White, Svetlana Gerasimova's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetlana Gerasimova play as Black?
As Black, Svetlana Gerasimova most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Svetlana Gerasimova's FIDE rating?
Svetlana Gerasimova is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Svetlana Gerasimova played?
Our database contains 66 games by Svetlana Gerasimova, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetlana Gerasimova?
66 games by Svetlana Gerasimova 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.