Prepare against Varvara Anisheva
WFM · Russia · World #24,172 classical · FIDE ID 4130502
Our database contains 122 games by Varvara Anisheva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Varvara Anisheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Varvara Anisheva 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 | 2,024 | 2,177 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 38 | 34 | 50 | 31.1% |
| As White | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 17 | 30 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Varvara Anisheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Varvara Anisheva's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 65.6% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 27.9% | 38.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Anisheva usually continues g3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Anisheva usually continues d3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Anisheva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Anisheva usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Anisheva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Anisheva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 94.6% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Varvara Anisheva's chess games
All 122 games by Varvara Anisheva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 34 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Jordanka Belic | 2,313 | BL 0910 w | A08 |
| Aug 1997 | Hanna Erenska-Barlo | 2,235 | MK Cafe Cup A | B22 |
| Mar 2008 | Petra Blazkova | 2,233 | BL2 Sued 0708 w | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Luba Kopylov | 2,202 | BL2 West 0809 w | B00 |
| Nov 2014 | Annett Wagner-Michel | 2,162 | BL2 Ost 1415 w | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Russia w | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1997 | 9 | 2 | 2,098 |
| RUS-Cup06 | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,109 |
| BL 1617 w | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,995 |
| BL 2223 w | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| BL 0910 w | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
| BL2 West 0809 w | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| BL 1718 w | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Varvara Anisheva's chess games?
122 games by Varvara Anisheva, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Varvara Anisheva has played.
What does Varvara Anisheva play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Varvara Anisheva opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Varvara Anisheva answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Varvara Anisheva play as White?
As White, Varvara Anisheva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Varvara Anisheva play as Black?
As Black, Varvara Anisheva most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Varvara Anisheva's FIDE rating?
Varvara Anisheva is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Varvara Anisheva played?
Our database contains 122 games by Varvara Anisheva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 34 draws, 50 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Varvara Anisheva?
122 games by Varvara Anisheva 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.