Prepare against Valentyna Kavanova
Czechia · World #138,027 classical · FIDE ID 23745525
When preparing against Valentyna Kavanova, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Valentyna Kavanova, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentyna Kavanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentyna Kavanova 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 | 1,625 | 1,629 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,539 | 1,539 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 6 | 23 | 40.8% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentyna Kavanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentyna Kavanova's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 76.0% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (84% of these games) — Kavanova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Kavanova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kavanova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kavanova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kavanova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Valentyna Kavanova's chess games
All 49 games by Valentyna Kavanova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Blanka Novakova | 1,731 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | C01 |
| Jul 2023 | Alena Navratilova | 1,617 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Radovan Jirik | 1,520 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | D51 |
| Mar 2024 | Klara Vaclavkova | 1,486 | ch-CZE U14 Girls | E81 |
| Mar 2024 | Sara Peskova | 1,481 | ch-CZE U14 Girls | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,399 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,481 |
| ch-CZE U12 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,055 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentyna Kavanova's chess games?
49 games by Valentyna Kavanova, from Oct 2022 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 Valentyna Kavanova has played.
What does Valentyna Kavanova play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Valentyna Kavanova opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentyna Kavanova answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valentyna Kavanova play as White?
As White, Valentyna Kavanova's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentyna Kavanova play as Black?
As Black, Valentyna Kavanova most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Valentyna Kavanova's FIDE rating?
Valentyna Kavanova is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,539 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,629 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Valentyna Kavanova played?
Our database contains 49 games by Valentyna Kavanova, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentyna Kavanova?
49 games by Valentyna Kavanova 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.