Prepare against Varvara Poliakova
WFM · FIDE · World #6,638 classical · FIDE ID 13518313
When preparing against Varvara Poliakova, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 954 games by Varvara Poliakova, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Varvara Poliakova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Varvara Poliakova 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 | 2,233 | 2,233 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,146 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,164 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 954 | 458 | 153 | 343 | 48.0% |
| As White | 472 | 242 | 71 | 159 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 482 | 216 | 82 | 184 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Varvara Poliakova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Varvara Poliakova's side.
First moves as White (472 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 343 | 72.7% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 90 | 19.1% | 56.7% |
| f4 | 14 | 3.0% | 82.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 2.8% | 73.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Poliakova usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Poliakova usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Poliakova usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Poliakova usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Poliakova usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Poliakova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 146 | 62.4% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 12.0% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 25 | 10.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 9.8% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 73 | 42.0% | 48.6% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 28.7% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 12.6% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 17 | 9.8% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Varvara Poliakova's chess games
All 954 games by Varvara Poliakova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 458 wins, 153 draws, 343 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/7/18 | 46.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 43 | 17/9/17 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/3/13 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 90 | 43/6/41 | 47.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | B43 |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,607 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Oct 2022 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Apr 2023 | Rudik Makarian | 2,547 | Titled Tue Early | B46 |
| Dec 2022 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 337 | 184.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 49 | 25 | 1,820 |
| ch-BLR w | 2023 | 25 | 19 | 1,920 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,994 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 2,286 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,924 |
| Orsha Open | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,029 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kseniya Zeliantsova (16 games) · Aliaksandra Tarasenka (16 games) · Kseniya Norman (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Varvara Poliakova's chess games?
954 games by Varvara Poliakova, from May 2016 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 Varvara Poliakova has played.
What does Varvara Poliakova play on the first move as White?
Across 472 games with White in our database, Varvara Poliakova opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Varvara Poliakova answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Varvara Poliakova play as White?
As White, Varvara Poliakova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Italian Game (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 472 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Varvara Poliakova play as Black?
As Black, Varvara Poliakova most often plays: Dutch Defense (90 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 482 games.
What is Varvara Poliakova's FIDE rating?
Varvara Poliakova is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Varvara Poliakova played?
Our database contains 954 games by Varvara Poliakova, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 458 wins, 153 draws, 343 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Varvara Poliakova?
954 games by Varvara Poliakova 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.