Prepare against Veronika Ryabukhina
WCM · PRT · World #24,026 classical · FIDE ID 24288020
When preparing against Veronika Ryabukhina, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 60 games by Veronika Ryabukhina, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Ryabukhina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Ryabukhina 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 | 2,026 | 2,054 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,023 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,005 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 11 | 27 | 36.7% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Ryabukhina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Ryabukhina's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ryabukhina usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ryabukhina usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ryabukhina usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Veronika Ryabukhina's chess games
All 60 games by Veronika Ryabukhina in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Joao Pedro Afonso | 2,144 | 12th Famalicao Open | A06 |
| Jul 2025 | Luis Miguel Romano | 2,100 | 12th Famalicao Open | D47 |
| Jul 2025 | Tomas Afonso Pires Santos | 2,061 | 12th Famalicao Open | B38 |
| Sep 2026 | Lucas Gabriel Moldovan | 1,982 | Portugal CN Xadrez960 | ? |
| Apr 2024 | Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro | 1,927 | Queima das Fitas Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,257 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| 12th Famalicao Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Portuguese Women Championship 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,119 |
| ch-POR w | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,624 |
| Portugal CN Xadrez960 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,007 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Ryabukhina's chess games?
60 games by Veronika Ryabukhina, from Aug 2017 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 Ryabukhina has played.
What does Veronika Ryabukhina play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Veronika Ryabukhina opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Ryabukhina answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Veronika Ryabukhina play as White?
As White, Veronika Ryabukhina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Ryabukhina play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Ryabukhina most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Veronika Ryabukhina's FIDE rating?
Veronika Ryabukhina is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Veronika Ryabukhina played?
Our database contains 60 games by Veronika Ryabukhina, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Ryabukhina?
60 games by Veronika Ryabukhina 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.