Prepare against Zhanna Lesnykh
WFM · Russia · World #25,665 classical · FIDE ID 44146957
Our database contains 162 games by Zhanna Lesnykh, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhanna Lesnykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhanna Lesnykh 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 | 2,014 | 2,125 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,975 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,057 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 65 | 32 | 65 | 40.1% |
| As White | 80 | 39 | 13 | 28 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 26 | 19 | 37 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhanna Lesnykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhanna Lesnykh's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 83.8% | 57.5% |
| f4 | 13 | 16.3% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lesnykh usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lesnykh usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lesnykh usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 16% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (85% of these games) — Lesnykh usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Lesnykh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Lesnykh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 63.9% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.8% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 54.5% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Zhanna Lesnykh's chess games
All 162 games by Zhanna Lesnykh in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 65 wins, 32 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ortik Nigmatov | 2,480 | 4th UZB President Open A | B28 |
| Oct 2023 | Anna Zhurova | 2,288 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | C15 |
| Apr 2026 | Diana Khafizova | 2,285 | TCh-RUS Women 2026 | C01 |
| Jun 2022 | Maksim Popov | 2,278 | Voronezh Petrovsky Open | B41 |
| Dec 2025 | Yana Zhapova | 2,260 | 4th UZB President Open A | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,450 |
| Voronezh Petrovsky Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,712 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| 73rd ch-RUS Higher League w | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhanna Lesnykh's chess games?
162 games by Zhanna Lesnykh, from Mar 2015 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 Zhanna Lesnykh has played.
What does Zhanna Lesnykh play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Zhanna Lesnykh opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.f4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhanna Lesnykh answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Zhanna Lesnykh play as White?
As White, Zhanna Lesnykh's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhanna Lesnykh play as Black?
As Black, Zhanna Lesnykh most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Zhanna Lesnykh's FIDE rating?
Zhanna Lesnykh is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Zhanna Lesnykh played?
Our database contains 162 games by Zhanna Lesnykh, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 32 draws, 65 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhanna Lesnykh?
162 games by Zhanna Lesnykh 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.