Prepare against Valeria Zikunova
Russia · World #75,831 classical · FIDE ID 24129500
When preparing against Valeria Zikunova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 78 games by Valeria Zikunova, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeria Zikunova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeria Zikunova 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 | 1,803 | 2,069 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,983 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,870 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 32 | 9 | 37 | 41.0% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeria Zikunova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeria Zikunova's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (66% of these games) — Zikunova usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zikunova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Zikunova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Valeria Zikunova's chess games
All 78 games by Valeria Zikunova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,483 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Dec 2021 | Gergana Peycheva | 2,342 | Motiva Online Blitz w | E39 |
| Dec 2021 | Atousa Pourkashiyan | 2,322 | Motiva Online Blitz w | C78 |
| Oct 2021 | Narmin Khalafova | 2,279 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Jan 2009 | Vladimir Pozdniakov | 2,235 | Omsk Half CC Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Omsk | 2012 | 17 | 9 | 1,953 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 4 | 1,859 |
| ch-Omsk CC final | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,976 |
| Omsk Half CC Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Omsk sf Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,927 |
| Omsk Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeria Zikunova's chess games?
78 games by Valeria Zikunova, from Jul 2006 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 Valeria Zikunova has played.
What does Valeria Zikunova play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Valeria Zikunova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeria Zikunova answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Valeria Zikunova play as White?
As White, Valeria Zikunova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeria Zikunova play as Black?
As Black, Valeria Zikunova most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Valeria Zikunova's FIDE rating?
Valeria Zikunova is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Valeria Zikunova played?
Our database contains 78 games by Valeria Zikunova, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeria Zikunova?
78 games by Valeria Zikunova 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.