Prepare against Vera Nebolsina
WGM · France · World #8,537 classical · FIDE ID 4163591
Our database contains 1,147 games by Vera Nebolsina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vera Nebolsina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vera Nebolsina 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 | 2,195 | 2,389 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,242 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,253 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,147 | 442 | 253 | 452 | 38.5% |
| As White | 568 | 243 | 127 | 198 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 579 | 199 | 126 | 254 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vera Nebolsina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vera Nebolsina's side.
First moves as White (565 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 48.8% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 210 | 37.2% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 12.4% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nebolsina usually continues Nc3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nebolsina usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nebolsina usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nebolsina usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nebolsina usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Nebolsina usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 43.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 119 | 42.7% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 28 | 10.0% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Vera Nebolsina's chess games
All 1,147 games by Vera Nebolsina 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: 442 wins, 253 draws, 452 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 55 | 22/14/19 | 40.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 44 | 18/13/13 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 39 | 18/9/12 | 46.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 38 | 19/9/10 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 64 | 23/13/28 | 35.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 13/15/18 | 28.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 16/4/16 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,652 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Sep 2010 | Humpy Koneru | 2,614 | Wch Blitz Final w | D72 |
| Jan 2011 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,565 | 9th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | C42 |
| Sep 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,545 | Wch Blitz Final w | D25 |
| Apr 2019 | Christopher Noe | 2,537 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 145 | 59 | 2,242 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2018 | 48 | 23 | 2,261 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2007 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-RUS w | 2018 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,391 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,318 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2010 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,380 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 24 | 12 | 2,315 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 1999 | 22 | 19 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olga Girya (13 games) · Baira Kovanova (11 games) · Karina Ambartsumova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vera Nebolsina's chess games?
1,147 games by Vera Nebolsina, 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 Nebolsina has played.
What does Vera Nebolsina play on the first move as White?
Across 565 games with White in our database, Vera Nebolsina opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vera Nebolsina answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Vera Nebolsina play as White?
As White, Vera Nebolsina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Réti Opening (39 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 568 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vera Nebolsina play as Black?
As Black, Vera Nebolsina most often plays: Petrov's Defense (64 games, 35.9% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 579 games.
What is Vera Nebolsina's FIDE rating?
Vera Nebolsina is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Vera Nebolsina played?
Our database contains 1,147 games by Vera Nebolsina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 442 wins, 253 draws, 452 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vera Nebolsina?
1,147 games by Vera Nebolsina 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.