Prepare against Nika Venskaya
WFM · FIDE · World #11,022 classical · FIDE ID 13523503
When preparing against Nika Venskaya, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 663 games by Nika Venskaya, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nika Venskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nika Venskaya 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 | 2,155 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,146 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,154 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 663 | 259 | 81 | 323 | 39.1% |
| As White | 328 | 133 | 40 | 155 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 335 | 126 | 41 | 168 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nika Venskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nika Venskaya's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 311 | 94.8% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.4% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Venskaya usually continues Nf3 (38.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Venskaya usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Venskaya usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Venskaya usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Na6 (13% of these games) — Venskaya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Venskaya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 75.6% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 34 | 18.9% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.9% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 92.9% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.1% | 41.7% |
Nika Venskaya's chess games
All 663 games by Nika Venskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 259 wins, 81 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 65 | 34/5/26 | 52.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 23/8/27 | 39.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 46 | 19/8/19 | 41.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19 | 3/1/15 | 15.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 41 | 19/5/17 | 46.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 13/5/17 | 37.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/1/17 | 37.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Pogos Nakhapetiane | 2,494 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Sep 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Swiss Queens Wed #32 | E62 |
| Aug 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Sep 2024 | Olga Badelka | 2,430 | Swiss Queens Wed #35 | A30 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,427 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 206 | 78 | 2,116 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 52 | 19 | 2,096 |
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 27 | 6 | 1,567 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,874 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,699 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #37 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,003 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #29 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nika Venskaya's chess games?
663 games by Nika Venskaya, from Jul 2019 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 Nika Venskaya has played.
What does Nika Venskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Nika Venskaya opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nika Venskaya answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nika Venskaya play as White?
As White, Nika Venskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (65 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 39.7% win rate); Catalan (46 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nika Venskaya play as Black?
As Black, Nika Venskaya most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Nika Venskaya's FIDE rating?
Nika Venskaya is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nika Venskaya played?
Our database contains 663 games by Nika Venskaya, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 259 wins, 81 draws, 323 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nika Venskaya?
663 games by Nika Venskaya 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.