Prepare against Zuleikha Khuzina
Russia · World #49,365 classical · FIDE ID 34431470
When preparing against Zuleikha Khuzina, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Zuleikha Khuzina, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zuleikha Khuzina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuleikha Khuzina 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 | 1,896 | 1,958 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,052 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,003 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuleikha Khuzina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuleikha Khuzina's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Khuzina usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Khuzina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Khuzina usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Khuzina usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Khuzina usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Zuleikha Khuzina's chess games
All 40 games by Zuleikha Khuzina in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Baira Kovanova | 2,308 | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | B36 |
| Oct 2025 | Tatiana Malgina | 2,227 | chT-RUS Blitz w | E73 |
| Oct 2024 | Ekaterina Borisova | 2,215 | chT-RUS Rapid w 2024 | B33 |
| Oct 2025 | Olga Petrova | 2,170 | chT-RUS Blitz w | C25 |
| Oct 2025 | Irina Zakurdjaeva | 2,150 | chT-RUS Blitz w | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 16 | 10 | 2,028 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,902 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,048 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,994 |
| ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,246 |
| chT-RUS Rapid w | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zuleikha Khuzina's chess games?
40 games by Zuleikha Khuzina, from Sep 2019 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 Zuleikha Khuzina has played.
What does Zuleikha Khuzina play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zuleikha Khuzina opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.g3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuleikha Khuzina answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zuleikha Khuzina play as White?
As White, Zuleikha Khuzina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zuleikha Khuzina play as Black?
As Black, Zuleikha Khuzina most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Zuleikha Khuzina's FIDE rating?
Zuleikha Khuzina is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Zuleikha Khuzina played?
Our database contains 40 games by Zuleikha Khuzina, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zuleikha Khuzina?
40 games by Zuleikha Khuzina 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.