Prepare against Leonid Varankin
Russia · World #21,799 classical · FIDE ID 34353208
Our database contains 40 games by Leonid Varankin, covering May 2018 to Jul 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 | 2,043 | 2,163 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,166 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,161 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varankin usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Varankin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Varankin usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Varankin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Leonid Varankin's chess games
All 40 games by Leonid Varankin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,441 | CHN-RUS Youth Rapid | E10 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,410 | 19th Moscow Open A | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Afruzbek Sobirov | 2,252 | 11th Cesme Open A | E04 |
| Feb 2024 | Aldar Indzhiev | 2,134 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | D48 |
| Nov 2024 | Jinnan Xia | 1,850 | CHN-RUS Youth Rapid | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,881 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| CHN-RUS Youth Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,054 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,230 |
| 19th Moscow Open A | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,532 |
| III Russian Team Cup | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,054 |
| Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Varankin's chess games?
40 games by Leonid Varankin, from May 2018 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 Leonid Varankin has played.
What does Leonid Varankin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Leonid Varankin opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Varankin answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% 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 (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Varankin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Varankin most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Leonid Varankin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Varankin is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Leonid Varankin played?
Our database contains 40 games by Leonid Varankin, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Varankin?
40 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.