Prepare against Vera Medunova
WIM · Czechia · World #34,664 classical · FIDE ID 315141
Our database contains 598 games by Vera Medunova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vera Medunova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vera Medunova 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 | 1,960 | 2,212 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,135 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,144 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 598 | 185 | 210 | 203 | 30.9% |
| As White | 297 | 104 | 104 | 89 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 301 | 81 | 106 | 114 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vera Medunova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vera Medunova's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 297 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Medunova usually continues Nf3 (49.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Medunova usually continues f4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Medunova usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 135 | 98.5% | 42.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 91.6% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Vera Medunova's chess games
All 598 games by Vera Medunova 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: 185 wins, 210 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 61 | 15/22/24 | 24.6% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 47 | 22/11/14 | 46.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 74 | 21/22/31 | 28.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 14/10/21 | 31.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/16/3 | 24.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Misa Pap | 2,461 | 8th Arber Open | C36 |
| Jan 1992 | Yakov Nesterov | 2,405 | Pila | B38 |
| Jul 2000 | Pedro Lezcano Jaen | 2,405 | Pardubice KB Open | A11 |
| Jul 2000 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,389 | Pardubice KB Open | B96 |
| Aug 2006 | Aleksei Kireev | 2,382 | Stare Mesto Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 40 | 19 | 2,133 |
| ch-CSR w | 1992 | 36 | 19 | 2,124 |
| ch-CZE w | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,158 |
| chT-CSR | 1992 | 13 | 6 | 2,266 |
| Bodensee Open | 2022 | 13 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2001 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vera Medunova's chess games?
598 games by Vera Medunova, 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 Vera Medunova has played.
What does Vera Medunova play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Vera Medunova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vera Medunova answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vera Medunova play as White?
As White, Vera Medunova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 24.6% win rate); King's Gambit (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vera Medunova play as Black?
As Black, Vera Medunova most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 28.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Vera Medunova's FIDE rating?
Vera Medunova is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Vera Medunova played?
Our database contains 598 games by Vera Medunova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 210 draws, 203 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vera Medunova?
598 games by Vera Medunova 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.