Prepare against Yekaterina Kusluvan
WFM · Türkiye · World #30,785 classical · FIDE ID 13705563
When preparing against Yekaterina Kusluvan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Yekaterina Kusluvan, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yekaterina Kusluvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yekaterina Kusluvan 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 | 1,981 | 2,155 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,137 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,114 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 89 | 40 | 111 | 37.1% |
| As White | 116 | 45 | 19 | 52 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 124 | 44 | 21 | 59 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yekaterina Kusluvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yekaterina Kusluvan's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 100.0% | 47.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kusluvan usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kusluvan usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kusluvan usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 92.6% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 40.0% | 32.1% |
Yekaterina Kusluvan's chess games
All 240 games by Yekaterina Kusluvan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 89 wins, 40 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Marina Nechaeva | 2,388 | Moscow Open B | D04 |
| Feb 2011 | Elena Koepke | 2,318 | Moscow Open F w | C70 |
| Jul 2013 | Zoja Severiukhina | 2,313 | 5th Izhevsk Corporation Cup | C55 |
| Dec 2021 | Jose Riverol | 2,304 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| Dec 2010 | A1. Grigoriev | 2,294 | Pavlodar Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2013 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,088 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 16 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 15 | 9 | 1,989 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,228 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Maralsay Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,126 |
| 15th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Birinci Lig | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yekaterina Kusluvan's chess games?
240 games by Yekaterina Kusluvan, from Oct 2008 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 Yekaterina Kusluvan has played.
What does Yekaterina Kusluvan play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Yekaterina Kusluvan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yekaterina Kusluvan answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Yekaterina Kusluvan play as White?
As White, Yekaterina Kusluvan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yekaterina Kusluvan play as Black?
As Black, Yekaterina Kusluvan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Yekaterina Kusluvan's FIDE rating?
Yekaterina Kusluvan is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Yekaterina Kusluvan played?
Our database contains 240 games by Yekaterina Kusluvan, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 40 draws, 111 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yekaterina Kusluvan?
240 games by Yekaterina Kusluvan 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.