Prepare against Elena Destic
France · World #34,539 classical · FIDE ID 36001988
When preparing against Elena Destic, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (60%).
Our database contains 93 games by Elena Destic, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elena Destic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Destic 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 | 1,962 | 1,979 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,998 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,865 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 15 | 48 | 32.3% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 18 | 6 | 20 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Destic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Destic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 93.9% | 31.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Destic usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Destic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Destic usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Destic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Destic usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Destic usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 88.5% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Elena Destic's chess games
All 93 games by Elena Destic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Augustin Droin | 2,488 | French Open Rapid | D30 |
| Apr 2024 | Matthieu Hingouet | 2,210 | ch-FRA U26 | B30 |
| Sep 2023 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,184 | 39th Wch U20 Girls | B50 |
| Apr 2026 | Huseyin Sertbay | 2,171 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E09 |
| Aug 2026 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,158 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,934 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,964 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-FRA U18/20 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,915 |
| ch-FRA U20 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Women's Day Play Magnus | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,740 |
| ch-FRA U26 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Destic's chess games?
93 games by Elena Destic, from Aug 2013 to Sep 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 Elena Destic has played.
What does Elena Destic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Elena Destic opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Destic answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Elena Destic play as White?
As White, Elena Destic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Destic play as Black?
As Black, Elena Destic most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Elena Destic's FIDE rating?
Elena Destic is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Elena Destic played?
Our database contains 93 games by Elena Destic, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Destic?
93 games by Elena Destic 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.