Prepare against Adriana Nikolova
BGR · World #8,015 classical · FIDE ID 2908689
When preparing against Adriana Nikolova, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,483 games by Adriana Nikolova, covering Jan 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Adriana Nikolova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adriana Nikolova 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 | 2,206 | 2,389 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,308 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,295 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,483 | 664 | 333 | 486 | 44.8% |
| As White | 745 | 365 | 162 | 218 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 738 | 299 | 171 | 268 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adriana Nikolova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adriana Nikolova's side.
First moves as White (744 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 666 | 89.5% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 74 | 9.9% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nikolova usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nikolova usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nikolova usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nikolova usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nikolova usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Nikolova usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 293 | 77.7% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 43 | 11.4% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 5.0% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 117 | 49.2% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 117 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Adriana Nikolova's chess games
All 1,483 games by Adriana Nikolova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Nov 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: 664 wins, 333 draws, 486 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 109 | 56/25/28 | 51.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 67 | 36/11/20 | 53.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 67 | 28/15/24 | 41.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 23/5/27 | 41.8% |
| D02 | London System | 45 | 26/4/15 | 57.8% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 99 | 46/21/32 | 46.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 96 | 30/23/43 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67 | 37/10/20 | 55.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 17/5/10 | 53.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 4/10/12 | 15.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| May 2016 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,613 | Titled Tue | B19 |
| May 2016 | Anton Demchenko | 2,589 | Titled Tue | C70 |
| May 2012 | Ante Brkic | 2,569 | 42nd Sarajevo Bosna Open A | B53 |
| Nov 2015 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,534 | Rome World Online Blitz w | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 234 | 82.5 | 2,186 |
| chT-TUR | 2015 | 52 | 23.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-BUL w | 2024 | 37 | 26 | 2,197 |
| ch-BUL Open w | 2014 | 24 | 17 | 2,298 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,225 |
| Rome World Online Blitz w | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 2,334 |
| Vratsa Open w | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,250 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adriana Nikolova's chess games?
1,483 games by Adriana Nikolova, from Jan 2005 to Nov 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 Adriana Nikolova has played.
What does Adriana Nikolova play on the first move as White?
Across 744 games with White in our database, Adriana Nikolova opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adriana Nikolova answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Adriana Nikolova play as White?
As White, Adriana Nikolova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (109 games, 51.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (67 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (67 games, 41.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 745 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adriana Nikolova play as Black?
As Black, Adriana Nikolova most often plays: Sicilian (99 games, 46.5% win rate); Slav Defense (96 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (67 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 738 games.
What is Adriana Nikolova's FIDE rating?
Adriana Nikolova is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Adriana Nikolova played?
Our database contains 1,483 games by Adriana Nikolova, covering Jan 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 664 wins, 333 draws, 486 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adriana Nikolova?
1,483 games by Adriana Nikolova 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.