Prepare against Uliana Kusakina
WCM · FIDE · World #75,342 classical · FIDE ID 24276103
Our database contains 265 games by Uliana Kusakina, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Uliana Kusakina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uliana Kusakina 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 | 1,804 | 1,932 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,931 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,892 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 75 | 20 | 170 | 28.3% |
| As White | 131 | 43 | 8 | 80 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 134 | 32 | 12 | 90 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uliana Kusakina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uliana Kusakina's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 51.1% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 61 | 46.6% | 28.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kusakina usually continues Nf3 (38.0% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kusakina usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kusakina usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 28.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kusakina usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kusakina usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kusakina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 32 | 44.4% | 17.2% |
| e5 | 23 | 31.9% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 20.8% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 28 | 59.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 23.4% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.0% | 31.3% |
Uliana Kusakina's chess games
All 265 games by Uliana Kusakina in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 75 wins, 20 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 25 | 7/1/17 | 28.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Ali Bitalzadeh | 2,384 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Feb 2024 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Hector Elissalt Cardenas | 2,335 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Apr 2025 | Andrei Purygin | 2,335 | Titled Tue Early | A51 |
| Feb 2025 | Guliskhan Nakhbayeva | 2,326 | Titled Tue Early | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 84 | 20.5 | 1,935 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,228 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #6 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,820 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #33 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #18 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #2 | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 1,772 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #9 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uliana Kusakina's chess games?
265 games by Uliana Kusakina, from Sep 2016 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 Uliana Kusakina has played.
What does Uliana Kusakina play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Uliana Kusakina opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uliana Kusakina answers 1...Nc6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Uliana Kusakina play as White?
As White, Uliana Kusakina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uliana Kusakina play as Black?
As Black, Uliana Kusakina most often plays: Mikenas Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Uliana Kusakina's FIDE rating?
Uliana Kusakina is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Uliana Kusakina played?
Our database contains 265 games by Uliana Kusakina, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 20 draws, 170 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uliana Kusakina?
265 games by Uliana Kusakina 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.