Prepare against Valeria Kleymenova
WFM · FIDE · World #3,684 classical · FIDE ID 34219366
When preparing against Valeria Kleymenova, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 370 games by Valeria Kleymenova, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valeria Kleymenova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeria Kleymenova 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 | 2,313 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,241 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,237 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 370 | 157 | 106 | 107 | 42.4% |
| As White | 184 | 88 | 52 | 44 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 186 | 69 | 54 | 63 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeria Kleymenova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeria Kleymenova's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 82.1% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.4% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kleymenova usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Kleymenova usually continues c4 (75.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kleymenova usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Kleymenova usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kleymenova usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kleymenova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 86.4% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.2% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 39 | 48.8% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Valeria Kleymenova's chess games
All 370 games by Valeria Kleymenova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 157 wins, 106 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 72 | 32/25/15 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,502 | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w | A07 |
| Dec 2023 | Valentina Gunina | 2,437 | Moscow Dokhoian Memorial Blitz | D11 |
| Aug 2022 | Gevorg Harutjunyan | 2,404 | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | E62 |
| Oct 2022 | Olga Girya | 2,398 | chT-RUS Blitz w | D37 |
| Apr 2022 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 2,392 | Cheliabinsk Variation B | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 22 | 18 | 2,407 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 20 | 11 | 2,176 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,237 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 1,678 |
| Moscow Dokhoian Memorial Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,260 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,125 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zarina Nurgaliyeva (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeria Kleymenova's chess games?
370 games by Valeria Kleymenova, from Nov 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 Valeria Kleymenova has played.
What does Valeria Kleymenova play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Valeria Kleymenova opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeria Kleymenova answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Valeria Kleymenova play as White?
As White, Valeria Kleymenova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (72 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeria Kleymenova play as Black?
As Black, Valeria Kleymenova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Valeria Kleymenova's FIDE rating?
Valeria Kleymenova is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Valeria Kleymenova played?
Our database contains 370 games by Valeria Kleymenova, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 106 draws, 107 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeria Kleymenova?
370 games by Valeria Kleymenova 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.