Prepare against Valentina Verbin
WFM · Moldova · World #13,034 classical · FIDE ID 13905910
When preparing against Valentina Verbin, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 540 games by Valentina Verbin, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valentina Verbin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentina Verbin 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 | 2,129 | 2,178 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,033 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,976 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 194 | 116 | 222 | 35.9% |
| As White | 272 | 105 | 58 | 105 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 268 | 89 | 58 | 117 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentina Verbin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentina Verbin's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 75.4% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 44 | 16.4% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.3% | 29.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Verbin usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Verbin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Verbin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Verbin usually continues c4 (38.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Verbin usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Verbin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 59.8% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 18.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 15.7% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 84.8% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.1% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Valentina Verbin's chess games
All 540 games by Valentina Verbin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 194 wins, 116 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Azat Sharafiev | 2,427 | Titled Tue Early | A27 |
| Apr 2023 | Edvin Trost | 2,398 | Fagernes Open A | E11 |
| Nov 2020 | Gleb Dudin | 2,395 | 146th Novi Sad TS Mix | D36 |
| Oct 2019 | Elena-Luminita Cosma | 2,313 | 12th Braila Albulet Memorial w | C01 |
| Dec 2022 | Qianyun Gong | 2,299 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA w | 2020 | 60 | 38 | 1,870 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 14.5 | 2,045 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 18 | 7 | 2,051 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,028 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 17 | 12 | 2,178 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentina Verbin's chess games?
540 games by Valentina Verbin, from Jun 2013 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 Valentina Verbin has played.
What does Valentina Verbin play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Valentina Verbin opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentina Verbin answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Valentina Verbin play as White?
As White, Valentina Verbin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentina Verbin play as Black?
As Black, Valentina Verbin most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Valentina Verbin's FIDE rating?
Valentina Verbin is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Valentina Verbin played?
Our database contains 540 games by Valentina Verbin, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 116 draws, 222 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentina Verbin?
540 games by Valentina Verbin 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.