Prepare against Veronika Iudina
WFM · Russia · World #8,297 classical · FIDE ID 24277916
When preparing against Veronika Iudina, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 44.1% over 59 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Veronika Iudina, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Iudina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Iudina 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 | 2,200 | 2,234 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,293 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,201 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 155 | 62 | 112 | 47.1% |
| As White | 166 | 84 | 31 | 51 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 163 | 71 | 31 | 61 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Iudina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Iudina's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 94.6% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Iudina usually continues c3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Iudina usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Iudina usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Iudina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Iudina usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Iudina usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 94.9% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 78.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.5% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Veronika Iudina's chess games
All 329 games by Veronika Iudina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 155 wins, 62 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 59 | 26/13/20 | 44.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | L Moroni | 2,549 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Jul 2025 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,500 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Shukhman,Anna | 2,456 | Asian Individual Women | C24 |
| Jul 2025 | Frode Elsness | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | E01 |
| Dec 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,403 | World Blitz Women 2025 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 59 | 34.5 | 2,281 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,470 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,816 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,849 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,225 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,305 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Iudina's chess games?
329 games by Veronika Iudina, from Jul 2017 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 Veronika Iudina has played.
What does Veronika Iudina play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Veronika Iudina opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Iudina answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Veronika Iudina play as White?
As White, Veronika Iudina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (59 games, 44.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Iudina play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Iudina most often plays: Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Veronika Iudina's FIDE rating?
Veronika Iudina is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Veronika Iudina played?
Our database contains 329 games by Veronika Iudina, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 62 draws, 112 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Iudina?
329 games by Veronika Iudina 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.