Prepare against Valentina Gunina
GM · FIDE · World #3,180 classical · FIDE ID 4167570
When preparing against Valentina Gunina, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 39.3% over 56 games.
Our database contains 4,461 games by Valentina Gunina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valentina Gunina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentina Gunina 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 | 2,332 | 2,548 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,597 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,652 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,461 | 2,464 | 704 | 1,293 | 55.2% |
| As White | 2,261 | 1,308 | 353 | 600 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 2,200 | 1,156 | 351 | 693 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentina Gunina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentina Gunina's side.
First moves as White (2,261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,861 | 82.3% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 319 | 14.1% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 2.8% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 0.5% | 70.8% |
| d3 | 3 | 0.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Gunina usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gunina usually continues c4 (67.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Gunina usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Gunina usually continues Nf3 (71.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gunina usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gunina usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (965 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 691 | 71.6% | 60.1% |
| c5 | 183 | 19.0% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 44 | 4.6% | 60.2% |
| e5 | 36 | 3.7% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (852 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 644 | 75.6% | 63.0% |
| Nf6 | 205 | 24.1% | 57.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Valentina Gunina's chess games
All 4,461 games by Valentina Gunina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 2,464 wins, 704 draws, 1,293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 378 | 199/68/111 | 52.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 236 | 132/34/70 | 55.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 168 | 106/25/37 | 63.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 123 | 79/12/32 | 64.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 114 | 70/20/24 | 61.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 93 | 50/13/30 | 53.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 91 | 54/10/27 | 59.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 78 | 45/12/21 | 57.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 77 | 51/8/18 | 66.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 56 | 22/16/18 | 39.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 469 | 255/79/135 | 54.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 201 | 113/21/67 | 56.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 135 | 75/24/36 | 55.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 99 | 45/21/33 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 89 | 38/20/31 | 42.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 78 | 31/13/34 | 39.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 77 | 43/7/27 | 55.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 73 | 42/10/21 | 57.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 68 | 35/12/21 | 51.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 67 | 32/14/21 | 47.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,750 | Chess Stars 6.0 Rapid | D45 |
| Feb 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | D51 |
| Jun 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,711 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | E06 |
| Aug 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,702 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,700 | Moscow Stars Blitz | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 598 | 372 | 2,476 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 121 | 87 | 2,598 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 108 | 67.5 | 2,489 |
| Speed Chess w | 2023 | 91 | 52.5 | 2,598 |
| Chess.com Speed w | 2019 | 83 | 51 | 2,555 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2009 | 76 | 52 | 2,425 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 73 | 47.5 | 2,599 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 60 | 39 | 2,653 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (125 games) · Kateryna Lagno (102 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (62 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (61 games) · Harika Dronavalli (60 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (56 games) · Wenjun Ju (54 games) · Zhongyi Tan (52 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentina Gunina's chess games?
4,461 games by Valentina Gunina, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Valentina Gunina has played.
What does Valentina Gunina play on the first move as White?
Across 2,261 games with White in our database, Valentina Gunina opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentina Gunina answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Valentina Gunina play as White?
As White, Valentina Gunina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (378 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (236 games, 55.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (168 games, 63.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentina Gunina play as Black?
As Black, Valentina Gunina most often plays: Slav Defense (469 games, 54.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (201 games, 56.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (135 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,200 games.
What is Valentina Gunina's FIDE rating?
Valentina Gunina is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,548 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Valentina Gunina played?
Our database contains 4,461 games by Valentina Gunina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,464 wins, 704 draws, 1,293 losses (55.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentina Gunina?
4,461 games by Valentina Gunina 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.