Prepare against Valentina Sukhareva
WFM · Russia · World #80,181 classical · FIDE ID 4162331
When preparing against Valentina Sukhareva, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Valentina Sukhareva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentina Sukhareva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentina Sukhareva 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 | 1,789 | 2,078 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,954 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,959 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 89 | 23 | 147 | 34.4% |
| As White | 128 | 54 | 11 | 63 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 131 | 35 | 12 | 84 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentina Sukhareva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentina Sukhareva's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 75.8% | 44.8% |
| f4 | 12 | 9.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sukhareva usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Sukhareva usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sukhareva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sukhareva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sukhareva usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Sukhareva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 49.2% | 28.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 23.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.2% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 53.2% | 36.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.9% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Valentina Sukhareva's chess games
All 259 games by Valentina Sukhareva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 23 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Sandugach Shaydullina | 2,331 | RUS Cup w | D00 |
| Mar 2011 | Yury Polyakov | 2,317 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | A45 |
| Sep 2010 | Tatiana Bogumil | 2,215 | Wch Blitz qf w | A56 |
| Apr 2011 | Ekaterina Kabanova | 2,190 | ch-RUS rapid w | A02 |
| Oct 2018 | Dina Drozdova | 2,183 | chT-RUS Blitz w | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2018 | 17 | 6 | 1,881 |
| Moscow Open w | 2012 | 17 | 7 | 1,766 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 1,905 |
| ch-RUS U14 Girls | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,154 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2019 | 10 | 1 | 1,961 |
| 8th Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| Belorechensk Sarkisov Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 5th Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentina Sukhareva's chess games?
259 games by Valentina Sukhareva, from Apr 2003 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 Valentina Sukhareva has played.
What does Valentina Sukhareva play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Valentina Sukhareva opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentina Sukhareva answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Valentina Sukhareva play as White?
As White, Valentina Sukhareva's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Bird's opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentina Sukhareva play as Black?
As Black, Valentina Sukhareva most often plays: Philidor (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Valentina Sukhareva's FIDE rating?
Valentina Sukhareva is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Valentina Sukhareva played?
Our database contains 259 games by Valentina Sukhareva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 23 draws, 147 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentina Sukhareva?
259 games by Valentina Sukhareva 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.