Prepare against Zoe Veselow
United Kingdom · World #90,847 classical · FIDE ID 497657
When preparing against Zoe Veselow, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 92 games by Zoe Veselow, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoe Veselow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoe Veselow 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 | 1,756 | 1,767 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,632 | 1,643 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 52 | 10 | 30 | 56.5% |
| As White | 45 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 22 | 5 | 20 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoe Veselow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoe Veselow's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Veselow usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Veselow usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Veselow usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Zoe Veselow's chess games
All 92 games by Zoe Veselow in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 52 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Ali Aras Yildiz | 2,089 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B70 |
| Jun 2025 | Yossi Raiko | 1,963 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B14 |
| Jun 2025 | Aden Kennedy | 1,950 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Carmel Barwick | 1,915 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Tim Letoret | 1,907 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,974 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,446 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,300 |
| ch-EU Schools U09 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 8 | 1,924 |
| ch-ENG U08 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,255 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls 30th | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,353 |
| Berks & Bucks Challengers Open | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoe Veselow's chess games?
92 games by Zoe Veselow, from Nov 2021 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 Zoe Veselow has played.
What does Zoe Veselow play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Zoe Veselow opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoe Veselow answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoe Veselow play as White?
As White, Zoe Veselow's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoe Veselow play as Black?
As Black, Zoe Veselow most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Zoe Veselow's FIDE rating?
Zoe Veselow is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,632 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Zoe Veselow played?
Our database contains 92 games by Zoe Veselow, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (56.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoe Veselow?
92 games by Zoe Veselow 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.