Prepare against Varvara Popenkova
FIDE · World #23,605 classical · FIDE ID 55658466
Our database contains 51 games by Varvara Popenkova, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Varvara Popenkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Varvara Popenkova 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 | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 2,005 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,993 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 43.1% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 58.3% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| a4 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Popenkova usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Popenkova usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Popenkova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Popenkova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Popenkova usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Popenkova usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Varvara Popenkova's chess games
All 51 games by Varvara Popenkova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Mariya Nosacheva | 2,117 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Gritsayeva,O | 2,108 | 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Mariya Alekseenko | 2,095 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | D25 |
| Jul 2025 | Soigina Komissarova | 2,075 | 74th ch-RUS HL w | B90 |
| Oct 2025 | Varvara Matskevich | 2,064 | World Youth Girls U14 | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| 74th ch-RUS HL w | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,819 |
| ch-Asia U14 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,166 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,715 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Varvara Popenkova's chess games?
51 games by Varvara Popenkova, from May 2021 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 Popenkova has played.
What does Varvara Popenkova play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Varvara Popenkova opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Varvara Popenkova answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...a5 (11% of games).
What openings does Varvara Popenkova play as White?
As White, Varvara Popenkova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Varvara Popenkova play as Black?
As Black, Varvara Popenkova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Varvara Popenkova's FIDE rating?
Varvara Popenkova is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Varvara Popenkova played?
Our database contains 51 games by Varvara Popenkova, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Varvara Popenkova?
51 games by Varvara Popenkova 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.