Prepare against Antoaneta Stefanova
GM · BGR · World #1,657 classical · FIDE ID 2902257
Our database contains 3,917 games by Antoaneta Stefanova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antoaneta Stefanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoaneta Stefanova 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 | 2,401 | 2,560 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,582 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,590 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,917 | 1,657 | 1,343 | 917 | 42.3% |
| As White | 1,980 | 919 | 664 | 397 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 1,937 | 738 | 679 | 520 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoaneta Stefanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoaneta Stefanova's side.
First moves as White (1,975 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,411 | 71.4% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 449 | 22.7% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 80 | 4.1% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 31 | 1.6% | 64.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stefanova usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Stefanova usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Stefanova usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 64.9% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Stefanova usually continues g3 (65.5% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Stefanova usually continues g3 (71.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Stefanova usually continues g3 (46.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (895 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 606 | 67.7% | 54.7% |
| c6 | 119 | 13.3% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 86 | 9.6% | 61.6% |
| g6 | 47 | 5.3% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 1.2% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (723 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 620 | 85.8% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 27 | 3.7% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.2% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.0% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Antoaneta Stefanova's chess games
All 3,917 games by Antoaneta Stefanova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,657 wins, 1,343 draws, 917 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 249 | 121/73/55 | 48.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 224 | 109/73/42 | 48.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 193 | 110/41/42 | 57.0% |
| D02 | London System | 139 | 58/38/43 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 109 | 47/38/24 | 43.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 95 | 47/32/16 | 49.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 92 | 26/48/18 | 28.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 87 | 41/31/15 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 58 | 25/21/12 | 43.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 58 | 29/22/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 498 | 166/205/127 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 150 | 53/49/48 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 96 | 41/23/32 | 42.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 72 | 30/22/20 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 72 | 26/31/15 | 36.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 62 | 26/21/15 | 41.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 58 | 18/19/21 | 31.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 50 | 20/17/13 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 23/11/12 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 46 | 17/17/12 | 37.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,723 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | D77 |
| Jan 2018 | Hao Wang | 2,711 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | D00 |
| Oct 2020 | Bassem Amin | 2,690 | Capechecs Online Trophy A | A49 |
| Oct 2019 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,688 | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | D79 |
| Feb 2023 | Jules Moussard | 2,684 | Djerba Masters | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 122 | 75 | 2,464 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 108 | 68.5 | 2,502 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 94 | 58.5 | 2,507 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 83 | 43 | 2,543 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 82 | 50 | 2,386 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 72 | 43 | 2,553 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 40 | 27 | 2,521 |
| Speed Chess Main w | 2021 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,507 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (89 games) · Anna Muzychuk (55 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (53 games) · Kateryna Lagno (48 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (47 games) · Anna Ushenina (42 games) · Monika Socko (41 games) · Xue Zhao (41 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoaneta Stefanova's chess games?
3,917 games by Antoaneta Stefanova, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Antoaneta Stefanova has played.
What does Antoaneta Stefanova play on the first move as White?
Across 1,975 games with White in our database, Antoaneta Stefanova opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoaneta Stefanova answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Antoaneta Stefanova play as White?
As White, Antoaneta Stefanova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (249 games, 48.6% win rate); Réti Opening (224 games, 48.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (193 games, 57.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,980 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoaneta Stefanova play as Black?
As Black, Antoaneta Stefanova most often plays: Slav Defense (498 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (150 games, 35.3% win rate); Modern Defense (96 games, 42.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,937 games.
What is Antoaneta Stefanova's FIDE rating?
Antoaneta Stefanova is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Antoaneta Stefanova played?
Our database contains 3,917 games by Antoaneta Stefanova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,657 wins, 1,343 draws, 917 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoaneta Stefanova?
3,917 games by Antoaneta Stefanova 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.