Prepare against Veronika Salmina
Russia · World #62,346 classical · FIDE ID 24229784
When preparing against Veronika Salmina, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 48 games by Veronika Salmina, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Salmina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Salmina 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 | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,952 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,935 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 4 | 24 | 41.7% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Salmina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Salmina's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Salmina usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Salmina usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Salmina usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Salmina usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Veronika Salmina's chess games
All 48 games by Veronika Salmina in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Maria Aksenova | 2,012 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | E36 |
| Oct 2021 | Ilya Andronov | 1,866 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | E69 |
| Oct 2021 | Yuri D Yakovlev | 1,847 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A44 |
| Aug 2023 | Maria Afanasieva | 1,782 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D20 |
| Oct 2021 | Mikhail Kozubov | 1,690 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,455 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,590 |
| RUS Cup U11 Girls final | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,320 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,762 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Salmina's chess games?
48 games by Veronika Salmina, from May 2017 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 Veronika Salmina has played.
What does Veronika Salmina play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Veronika Salmina opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Salmina answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Veronika Salmina play as White?
As White, Veronika Salmina's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Salmina play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Salmina most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Veronika Salmina's FIDE rating?
Veronika Salmina is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Veronika Salmina played?
Our database contains 48 games by Veronika Salmina, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Salmina?
48 games by Veronika Salmina 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.