Prepare against Leonid Varankin
Russia · World #24,042 classical · FIDE ID 34353208
When preparing against Leonid Varankin, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Leonid Varankin, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Varankin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Varankin 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 | 2,026 | 2,163 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,166 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,161 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 32.8% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Varankin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Varankin's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 66.7% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Varankin usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Varankin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Varankin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Varankin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Varankin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Leonid Varankin's chess games
All 58 games by Leonid Varankin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Md Imran | 2,503 | Gudrat Ismayilov Mem IM | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,441 | CHN-RUS Youth Rapid | E10 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,410 | 19th Moscow Open A | C41 |
| Sep 2026 | Logman Guliev | 2,253 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | C70 |
| Jun 2025 | Afruzbek Sobirov | 2,252 | 11th Cesme Open A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,881 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,230 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| CHN-RUS Youth Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,054 |
| Gudrat Ismayilov Mem IM | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
| 19th Moscow Open A | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,532 |
| III Russian Team Cup | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Varankin's chess games?
58 games by Leonid Varankin, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Leonid Varankin has played.
What does Leonid Varankin play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Leonid Varankin opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Varankin answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leonid Varankin play as White?
As White, Leonid Varankin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Varankin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Varankin most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Leonid Varankin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Varankin is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Leonid Varankin played?
Our database contains 58 games by Leonid Varankin, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Varankin?
58 games by Leonid Varankin 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.