Prepare against Elitsa Raeva
WIM · BGR · World #9,658 classical · FIDE ID 2906660
When preparing against Elitsa Raeva, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 841 games by Elitsa Raeva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elitsa Raeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elitsa Raeva 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 | 2,176 | 2,361 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,269 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,361 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 841 | 405 | 189 | 247 | 48.2% |
| As White | 425 | 214 | 93 | 118 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 416 | 191 | 96 | 129 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elitsa Raeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elitsa Raeva's side.
First moves as White (425 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 301 | 70.8% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 86 | 20.2% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 4.2% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.6% | 28.6% |
| b4 | 6 | 1.4% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Raeva usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Raeva usually continues c4 (71.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Raeva usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 59.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Raeva usually continues Nc3 (76.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Raeva usually continues Nc3 (61.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Raeva usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 80.7% | 65.1% |
| e5 | 22 | 9.2% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.8% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 55.4% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 51 | 42.1% | 41.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Elitsa Raeva's chess games
All 841 games by Elitsa Raeva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 405 wins, 189 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 64 | 26/13/25 | 40.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 23/13/4 | 57.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 21/3/9 | 63.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 53 | 21/15/17 | 39.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 44 | 30/8/6 | 68.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Viktorija Cmilyte | 2,497 | chT-ROM w | E21 |
| Jul 2012 | Monika Socko | 2,484 | 40th chT-GRE | A56 |
| Sep 2008 | Milen Vasilev | 2,479 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D11 |
| Jul 2011 | Ioannis Georgiadis | 2,464 | 4th Paleochora Open | A29 |
| Nov 2010 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,458 | Sofia Baharov Memorial 18th | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM w | 2024 | 37 | 21 | 2,237 |
| Vratsa Open w | 2015 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-BUL w | 2024 | 31 | 20.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-BUL U20 Girls | 2007 | 22 | 16 | 2,197 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,244 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2003 | 17 | 10 | 2,219 |
| ch-BUL Open w | 2012 | 17 | 10 | 2,085 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2005 | 17 | 9 | 2,232 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic (26 games) · Svetla Yordanova (20 games) · Margarita Voyska (15 games) · Lyubka Genova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elitsa Raeva's chess games?
841 games by Elitsa Raeva, from Apr 2003 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 Elitsa Raeva has played.
What does Elitsa Raeva play on the first move as White?
Across 425 games with White in our database, Elitsa Raeva opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elitsa Raeva answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Elitsa Raeva play as White?
As White, Elitsa Raeva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (64 games, 40.6% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 57.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (33 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 425 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elitsa Raeva play as Black?
As Black, Elitsa Raeva most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 68.2% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Elitsa Raeva's FIDE rating?
Elitsa Raeva is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Elitsa Raeva played?
Our database contains 841 games by Elitsa Raeva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 405 wins, 189 draws, 247 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elitsa Raeva?
841 games by Elitsa Raeva 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.