Prepare against Veronika Shubenkova
WFM · FIDE · World #13,306 classical · FIDE ID 44124040
When preparing against Veronika Shubenkova, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 24.2% over 62 games.
Our database contains 3,194 games by Veronika Shubenkova, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Veronika Shubenkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veronika Shubenkova 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 | 2,126 | 2,126 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,190 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,179 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,194 | 1,527 | 271 | 1,396 | 47.8% |
| As White | 1,597 | 792 | 142 | 663 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 1,597 | 735 | 129 | 733 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veronika Shubenkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veronika Shubenkova's side.
First moves as White (1,595 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 757 | 47.5% | 57.2% |
| e4 | 640 | 40.1% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 75 | 4.7% | 61.3% |
| d3 | 59 | 3.7% | 58.5% |
| g4 | 36 | 2.3% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Shubenkova usually continues e3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shubenkova usually continues e3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Shubenkova usually continues e3 (80.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Shubenkova usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Shubenkova usually continues Nf3 (49.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Shubenkova usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (778 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 495 | 63.6% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 125 | 16.1% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 104 | 13.4% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 35 | 4.5% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 0.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 429 | 87.4% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 46 | 9.4% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.4% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Veronika Shubenkova's chess games
All 3,194 games by Veronika Shubenkova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 1,527 wins, 271 draws, 1,396 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 577 | 314/43/220 | 54.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 230 | 97/21/112 | 42.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 62 | 27/8/27 | 43.5% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 59 | 32/5/22 | 54.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 44 | 15/3/26 | 34.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 40 | 14/0/26 | 35.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 36 | 28/1/7 | 77.8% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 30 | 11/3/16 | 36.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 19/2/4 | 76.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 212 | 100/20/92 | 47.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 158 | 69/12/77 | 43.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 115 | 56/10/49 | 48.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 109 | 57/10/42 | 52.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 89 | 37/12/40 | 41.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 77 | 29/3/45 | 37.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 74 | 35/2/37 | 47.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 74 | 39/3/32 | 52.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 62 | 15/7/40 | 24.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 48 | 21/11/16 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A01 |
| Nov 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | B46 |
| May 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C10 |
| Jun 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,599 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,212 | 1,123 | 2,261 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 119 | 58 | 2,259 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 28.5 | 2,295 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7 | 2,233 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,280 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 2,098 |
| Wch U12 Girls Rapid | 2019 | 13 | 10 | 1,866 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 Girls | 2021 | 13 | 11 | 2,009 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Meri Arabidze (12 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veronika Shubenkova's chess games?
3,194 games by Veronika Shubenkova, from Aug 2015 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 Shubenkova has played.
What does Veronika Shubenkova play on the first move as White?
Across 1,595 games with White in our database, Veronika Shubenkova opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veronika Shubenkova answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Veronika Shubenkova play as White?
As White, Veronika Shubenkova's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (577 games, 54.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (230 games, 42.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (62 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,597 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veronika Shubenkova play as Black?
As Black, Veronika Shubenkova most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (212 games, 47.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (158 games, 43.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (115 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,597 games.
What is Veronika Shubenkova's FIDE rating?
Veronika Shubenkova is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Veronika Shubenkova played?
Our database contains 3,194 games by Veronika Shubenkova, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,527 wins, 271 draws, 1,396 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veronika Shubenkova?
3,194 games by Veronika Shubenkova 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.