Prepare against Varvara Petrova
Russia · World #61,521 classical · FIDE ID 54191254
When preparing against Varvara Petrova, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Varvara Petrova, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Varvara Petrova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Varvara Petrova 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 | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,877 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,973 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 7 | 38 | 23.7% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Varvara Petrova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Varvara Petrova's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 30.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 30.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Petrova usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Petrova usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Petrova usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Petrova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Varvara Petrova's chess games
All 59 games by Varvara Petrova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Ibrahim Sultan | 2,098 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | C13 |
| Oct 2024 | Evgeniia Satanovskaia | 1,981 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | A46 |
| Jun 2018 | Liudmyla Ivanytska | 1,848 | Wch U12 Girls Blitz | C01 |
| Oct 2019 | Alexey Gorodnichev | 1,797 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | B50 |
| Sep 2020 | Ekaterina Vorobyova | 1,788 | ch-St Petersburg 88th w | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,412 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,612 |
| ch-St Petersburg 88th w | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,686 |
| Wch U12 Girls Blitz | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,685 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,717 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,804 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Varvara Petrova's chess games?
59 games by Varvara Petrova, from Apr 2016 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 Varvara Petrova has played.
What does Varvara Petrova play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Varvara Petrova opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Varvara Petrova answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Varvara Petrova play as White?
As White, Varvara Petrova's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Varvara Petrova play as Black?
As Black, Varvara Petrova most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Varvara Petrova's FIDE rating?
Varvara Petrova is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Varvara Petrova played?
Our database contains 59 games by Varvara Petrova, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 38 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Varvara Petrova?
59 games by Varvara Petrova 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.