Prepare against Vera Volskaya
Russia · World #55,835 classical · FIDE ID 24170054
Our database contains 36 games by Vera Volskaya, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vera Volskaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vera Volskaya 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 | 1,871 | 2,026 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,971 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,937 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vera Volskaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vera Volskaya's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 94.1% | 28.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Volskaya usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Volskaya usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Volskaya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Volskaya usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Vera Volskaya's chess games
All 36 games by Vera Volskaya in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Valentina Solovjova | 2,223 | ch-St Petersburg w | B19 |
| Apr 2011 | Natalia Beliaeva | 2,053 | ch-RUS Seniors w | D13 |
| Jan 2012 | Daria Efremova | 1,931 | 80th ch-St Petersburg sf w | E38 |
| Feb 2012 | Kristina Kolesnikova | 1,926 | 80th ch-St Petersburg sf w | A49 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander A. Lazarev | 1,883 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Seniors w | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 80th ch-St Petersburg sf w | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| Wch Seniors w 20th | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vera Volskaya's chess games?
36 games by Vera Volskaya, from Mar 2010 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 Vera Volskaya has played.
What does Vera Volskaya play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Vera Volskaya opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vera Volskaya answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vera Volskaya play as White?
As White, Vera Volskaya's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vera Volskaya play as Black?
As Black, Vera Volskaya most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vera Volskaya's FIDE rating?
Vera Volskaya is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Vera Volskaya played?
Our database contains 36 games by Vera Volskaya, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vera Volskaya?
36 games by Vera Volskaya 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.