Prepare against Angelika Valkova
Ukraine · World #26,014 classical · FIDE ID 14129272
Our database contains 241 games by Angelika Valkova, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angelika Valkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angelika Valkova 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 | 2,011 | 2,083 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,993 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 95 | 49 | 97 | 39.4% |
| As White | 122 | 54 | 19 | 49 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 119 | 41 | 30 | 48 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angelika Valkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angelika Valkova's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 98.4% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valkova usually continues c4 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Valkova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Valkova usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Valkova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valkova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 22 | 33.3% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 19.7% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.6% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Angelika Valkova's chess games
All 241 games by Angelika Valkova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 95 wins, 49 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Claudio Paduano | 2,387 | 22nd Spilimbergo Open | E29 |
| Aug 2023 | Alois Lanc | 2,263 | 24th Olomouc IM-B | B06 |
| Aug 2023 | Josef Jurek | 2,253 | 24th Olomouc IM-B | A05 |
| Oct 2024 | Sehyun Kwon | 2,248 | 2 Yr IMA SixDays Budapest | C44 |
| Sep 2023 | Angelo Damia | 2,242 | 2nd Isola del Sole Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 24 | 21 | 2,121 |
| Budapest SixDays 09 IM-B | 2024 | 18 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,792 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,940 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Schev | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 23rd ch-EU w | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| 2 Yr IMA SixDays Budapest | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,088 |
| 12th Sharjah Cup w | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angelika Valkova's chess games?
241 games by Angelika Valkova, from Jan 2012 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 Angelika Valkova has played.
What does Angelika Valkova play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Angelika Valkova opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angelika Valkova answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Angelika Valkova play as White?
As White, Angelika Valkova's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angelika Valkova play as Black?
As Black, Angelika Valkova most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Angelika Valkova's FIDE rating?
Angelika Valkova is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Angelika Valkova played?
Our database contains 241 games by Angelika Valkova, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 49 draws, 97 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angelika Valkova?
241 games by Angelika Valkova 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.