Prepare against Veronika Lezhepekova
WFM · Spain · World #37,673 classical · FIDE ID 24146137
When preparing against Veronika Lezhepekova, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Veronika Lezhepekova, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Lezhepekova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Lezhepekova 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 | 1,946 | 2,143 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,152 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 2,143 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 95 | 47 | 86 | 41.7% |
| As White | 110 | 48 | 23 | 39 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 118 | 47 | 24 | 47 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Lezhepekova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Lezhepekova's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 60.9% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 28.2% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lezhepekova usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lezhepekova usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lezhepekova usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 58.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Lezhepekova usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lezhepekova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Lezhepekova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 60.7% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 20 | 35.7% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 25.0% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Veronika Lezhepekova's chess games
All 228 games by Veronika Lezhepekova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 95 wins, 47 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Maria Kursova | 2,268 | 10th ch-EU w | B43 |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Potapov | 2,241 | ch-Stavropol Region | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Svetlana Bezgodova | 2,214 | 10th ch-EU w | B38 |
| Oct 2009 | Sergey Hudyakov | 2,209 | ch-Stavropol Region | A41 |
| Dec 2019 | Juan Antonio Picazo Lopez | 2,201 | 18th Benidorm Open U2300 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stavropol Region | 2011 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,231 |
| 10th ch-EU w | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,429 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| Nevinnomyssk 2B | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,310 |
| 8th Peterhof Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| Moscow Open w | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Lezhepekova's chess games?
228 games by Veronika Lezhepekova, from Jan 2007 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 Lezhepekova has played.
What does Veronika Lezhepekova play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Veronika Lezhepekova opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Lezhepekova answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Veronika Lezhepekova play as White?
As White, Veronika Lezhepekova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Lezhepekova play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Lezhepekova most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Veronika Lezhepekova's FIDE rating?
Veronika Lezhepekova is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Veronika Lezhepekova played?
Our database contains 228 games by Veronika Lezhepekova, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 47 draws, 86 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Lezhepekova?
228 games by Veronika Lezhepekova 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.