Prepare against Veronika Exler
WIM · Austria · World #9,859 classical · FIDE ID 1620550
When preparing against Veronika Exler, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 794 games by Veronika Exler, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Exler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Exler 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 | 2,172 | 2,289 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,163 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,161 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 794 | 289 | 250 | 255 | 36.4% |
| As White | 394 | 159 | 122 | 113 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 400 | 130 | 128 | 142 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Exler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Exler's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 220 | 55.8% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 170 | 43.1% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Exler usually continues c3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Exler usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Exler usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Exler usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Exler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Exler usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 164 | 71.0% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 55 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 75.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 20.8% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Veronika Exler's chess games
All 794 games by Veronika Exler in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 289 wins, 250 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 71 | 22/25/24 | 31.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 20/8/9 | 54.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 32 | 14/11/7 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 5/8/15 | 17.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Maxim Turov | 2,573 | La Palma Island Open | E60 |
| Nov 2019 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,395 | 22nd chT-EU w | B11 |
| Aug 2020 | Corina-Isabela Peptan | 2,392 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | B15 |
| Jun 2010 | Milan Franic | 2,390 | 24th Pula Open | C01 |
| Nov 2017 | Laura Unuk | 2,363 | chT-AUT w 1718 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT w | 2017 | 107 | 66 | 2,110 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2023 | 67 | 31.5 | 2,182 |
| Vienna w | 2015 | 35 | 14 | 2,124 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 2005 | 14 | 11 | – |
| ch-AUT U16/18 Girls | 2007 | 13 | 11 | 1,863 |
| 28th Wch U20 Girls | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,916 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Katharina Newrkla (14 games) · Anna-Christina Kopinits (13 games) · Annika Froewis (11 games) · Maria Horvath (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Exler's chess games?
794 games by Veronika Exler, from Oct 2005 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 Veronika Exler has played.
What does Veronika Exler play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, Veronika Exler opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Exler answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Veronika Exler play as White?
As White, Veronika Exler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (71 games, 31.0% win rate); Catalan (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 394 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Exler play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Exler most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 17.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 400 games.
What is Veronika Exler's FIDE rating?
Veronika Exler is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Veronika Exler played?
Our database contains 794 games by Veronika Exler, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 289 wins, 250 draws, 255 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Exler?
794 games by Veronika Exler 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.