Prepare against Elena Ghitza
Malta · World #77,799 classical · FIDE ID 5603315
When preparing against Elena Ghitza, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Elena Ghitza, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Elena Ghitza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Ghitza 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 | 1,797 | 1,850 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,816 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,810 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 41.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 496 rated games against 258 different opponents, across 73 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 168 | 80 | 29 | 59 | 47.6% | 1,728 | 1,744 | 17 |
| Rapid | 126 | 70 | 8 | 48 | 55.6% | 1,751 | 1,730 | 9 |
| Blitz | 184 | 93 | 9 | 82 | 50.5% | 1,749 | 1,721 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 194 | 38 | 21 | 135 | 19.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 205 | 133 | 22 | 50 | 64.9% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs CM · 5 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 51 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 1,745 | 1,745 |
| 2025 | 120 | 59 | 10 | 51 | 1,806 | 1,798 |
| 2024 | 145 | 73 | 12 | 60 | 1,747 | 1,741 |
| 2023 | 113 | 61 | 14 | 38 | 1,650 | 1,635 |
| 2022 | 36 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 1,774 | 1,774 |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1,935 | 1,826 |
| 2020 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 1,668 | 1,615 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,737 | 1,737 |
Where Elena Ghitza has played
Malta (65) · MNC (4) · Austria (1) · Spain (1) · Hungary (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Ghitza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Ghitza's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ghitza usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ghitza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Ghitza usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Ghitza usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ghitza usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ghitza usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Elena Ghitza's chess games
All 32 games by Elena Ghitza in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Paul A Carpenter | 1,982 | 7th EU Small Countries ol | A53 |
| Mar 2026 | Nadiia Milovzorova | 1,875 | Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | B30 |
| Mar 2026 | Julia Muratet Carmona | 1,837 | Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Yasmin Flanagan | 1,784 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Alica Foltin | 1,721 | Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,860 |
| 7th EU Small Countries ol | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,904 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 51-75 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,933 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-64 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,934 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Ghitza's chess games?
32 games by Elena Ghitza, from Mar 2020 to Oct 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 Ghitza has played.
What does Elena Ghitza play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Elena Ghitza opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Ghitza answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elena Ghitza play as White?
As White, Elena Ghitza's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Ghitza play as Black?
As Black, Elena Ghitza most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Elena Ghitza's FIDE rating?
Elena Ghitza is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Elena Ghitza played?
Our database contains 32 games by Elena Ghitza, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Ghitza?
32 games by Elena Ghitza 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.