Prepare against Ela Romanova
Slovakia · World #97,342 classical · FIDE ID 73608238
When preparing against Ela Romanova, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Vienna Game as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Ela Romanova, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ela Romanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ela Romanova 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 | 1,738 | 1,771 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,677 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,695 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 69 | 39 | 75 | 37.7% |
| As White | 90 | 33 | 20 | 37 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 36 | 19 | 38 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ela Romanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ela Romanova's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 95.6% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.8% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Romanova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Romanova usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Romanova usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Romanova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Romanova usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Romanova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 48.1% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 24 | 44.4% | 35.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 85.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Ela Romanova's chess games
All 183 games by Ela Romanova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 69 wins, 39 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Matus Sadlon | 1,750 | chT4-SVK A21 2122 | C29 |
| Feb 2020 | Branislav Skapik | 1,743 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | B01 |
| Mar 2022 | Frantisek Filip | 1,713 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | A25 |
| Jun 2020 | Ferdinand Zajicek | 1,707 | chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | B30 |
| Apr 2018 | Maria Kovarikova | 1,707 | ch-SVK U12 Girls | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,435 |
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,393 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,339 |
| ch-SVK U16/20 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,372 |
| Skalica Schaeffler Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-SVK U16/18 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,561 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,420 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ela Romanova's chess games?
183 games by Ela Romanova, from May 2017 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 Ela Romanova has played.
What does Ela Romanova play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Ela Romanova opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ela Romanova answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ela Romanova play as White?
As White, Ela Romanova's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ela Romanova play as Black?
As Black, Ela Romanova most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Ela Romanova's FIDE rating?
Ela Romanova is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ela Romanova played?
Our database contains 183 games by Ela Romanova, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 39 draws, 75 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ela Romanova?
183 games by Ela Romanova 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.