Prepare against Eleni Pica
WCM · Cyprus · World #132,684 classical · FIDE ID 5910005
When preparing against Eleni Pica, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 155 games by Eleni Pica, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eleni Pica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eleni Pica 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 | 1,639 | 1,736 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,862 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,619 | 1,685 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 22 | 8 | 125 | 14.2% |
| As White | 78 | 10 | 4 | 64 | 12.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 12 | 4 | 61 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eleni Pica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eleni Pica's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 100.0% | 15.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 15.4% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pica usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pica usually continues c4 (20.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pica usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 83.8% | 22.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Eleni Pica's chess games
All 155 games by Eleni Pica in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Shapiro | 2,284 | Titled Tue Late | E00 |
| Jun 2025 | Stepan Osinovsky | 2,240 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | K Mafra | 2,080 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
| Apr 2026 | Fernando Diaz | 2,051 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Aug 2025 | Eduardo Cesar Da Matta | 2,047 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 113 | 13.5 | 1,790 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 9 | 0 | 1,749 |
| Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,724 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town w Open | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,715 |
| ch-CYP w | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,238 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eleni Pica's chess games?
155 games by Eleni Pica, from May 2022 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 Eleni Pica has played.
What does Eleni Pica play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Eleni Pica opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eleni Pica answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Eleni Pica play as White?
As White, Eleni Pica's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eleni Pica play as Black?
As Black, Eleni Pica most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Eleni Pica's FIDE rating?
Eleni Pica is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,619 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Eleni Pica played?
Our database contains 155 games by Eleni Pica, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 125 losses (14.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eleni Pica?
155 games by Eleni Pica 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.