| Veronika Schneider | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country |  Hungary |
| Born | July 17, 1987 Budapest, Hungary |
| Title | Woman Grandmaster (2011) |
| FIDE rating | 2248 (October 2017) |
| Peak rating | 2339 (May 2010) |
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