Prepare against Zoe Varney
WFM · United Kingdom · World #28,282 classical · FIDE ID 436135
When preparing against Zoe Varney, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 665 games by Zoe Varney, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zoe Varney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoe Varney 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 | 1,996 | 2,105 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,927 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,933 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 665 | 198 | 128 | 339 | 29.8% |
| As White | 339 | 102 | 72 | 165 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 326 | 96 | 56 | 174 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoe Varney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoe Varney's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 314 | 92.6% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.8% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.1% | 28.6% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Varney usually continues Nf3 (35.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Varney usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Varney usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Varney usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Varney usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Varney usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 182 | 98.9% | 40.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 94.2% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.8% | 40.0% |
Zoe Varney's chess games
All 665 games by Zoe Varney in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 198 wins, 128 draws, 339 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 17/9/19 | 37.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 13/9/22 | 29.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 25 | 6/6/13 | 24.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 24 | 5/3/16 | 20.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/0/16 | 23.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 31 | 6/6/19 | 19.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 5/3/17 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Petro Golubka | 2,401 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| May 2020 | Thomas E Rendle | 2,365 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | C01 |
| Feb 2022 | Erik Ronka | 2,355 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
| Feb 2024 | David J Eggleston | 2,352 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C11 |
| Oct 2021 | Swaminathan Soumya | 2,351 | Amazons Pride Blitz | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 93 | 23.5 | 1,969 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 19 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| ch-ENG w | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 1,998 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 1,940 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,725 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
| Speed Chess w Q6 | 2021 | 12 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 12 | 2 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoe Varney's chess games?
665 games by Zoe Varney, from Aug 2014 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 Zoe Varney has played.
What does Zoe Varney play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Zoe Varney opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoe Varney answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoe Varney play as White?
As White, Zoe Varney's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoe Varney play as Black?
As Black, Zoe Varney most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 326 games.
What is Zoe Varney's FIDE rating?
Zoe Varney is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Zoe Varney played?
Our database contains 665 games by Zoe Varney, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 128 draws, 339 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoe Varney?
665 games by Zoe Varney 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.