Prepare against Darena Sirkova
WFM · BGR · World #47,932 classical · FIDE ID 2910560
Our database contains 355 games by Darena Sirkova, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darena Sirkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darena Sirkova 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 | 1,901 | 2,110 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,086 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,025 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 166 | 44 | 145 | 46.8% |
| As White | 181 | 93 | 28 | 60 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 174 | 73 | 16 | 85 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darena Sirkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darena Sirkova's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 85.1% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 9.9% | 47.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sirkova usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sirkova usually continues Bc4 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sirkova usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sirkova usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sirkova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 14.0% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 20.4% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Darena Sirkova's chess games
All 355 games by Darena Sirkova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 166 wins, 44 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Konstantinos Markidis | 2,334 | Veroia Open | B47 |
| Sep 2008 | Elitsa Raeva | 2,307 | 2nd Sofia Ivanova Memorial | B23 |
| Oct 2010 | Anna Sharevich | 2,283 | 15th EU-Cup w | A57 |
| Aug 2009 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,263 | 24th Teteven Open | C00 |
| Oct 2009 | Yordan Stoynov | 2,258 | Sofia Ivis Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL U20 Girls | 2011 | 20 | 14 | 2,021 |
| Vratsa Open w | 2009 | 17 | 5 | 1,823 |
| Albena Open | 2010 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-BUL Open w | 2012 | 16 | 7 | 1,949 |
| ch-BUL sf w | 2010 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-BUL w 59th | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,961 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,001 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darena Sirkova's chess games?
355 games by Darena Sirkova, from Jul 2006 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 Darena Sirkova has played.
What does Darena Sirkova play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Darena Sirkova opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darena Sirkova answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Darena Sirkova play as White?
As White, Darena Sirkova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darena Sirkova play as Black?
As Black, Darena Sirkova most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Darena Sirkova's FIDE rating?
Darena Sirkova is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Darena Sirkova played?
Our database contains 355 games by Darena Sirkova, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 44 draws, 145 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darena Sirkova?
355 games by Darena Sirkova 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.