Prepare against Emilia Zlatanova
WIM · BGR · World #41,141 classical · FIDE ID 2902303
Our database contains 243 games by Emilia Zlatanova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emilia Zlatanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilia Zlatanova 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 | 1,930 | 2,155 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,927 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,946 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 80 | 86 | 77 | 32.9% |
| As White | 122 | 43 | 44 | 35 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 121 | 37 | 42 | 42 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilia Zlatanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilia Zlatanova's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Zlatanova usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zlatanova usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zlatanova usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 94.6% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Emilia Zlatanova's chess games
All 243 games by Emilia Zlatanova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 86 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 9/12/17 | 23.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Pavlina Chilingirova | 2,245 | Primorsko Open | A86 |
| Jan 1992 | Eva Kondou | 2,245 | Athens schev w | B25 |
| Sep 2008 | Nikolay Yordanov | 2,232 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B02 |
| Oct 2007 | Angela Dragomirescu | 2,227 | chT-BUL w 57th | B07 |
| Jan 1992 | Maria Velcheva | 2,160 | ch-BUL w | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL w | 1992 | 42 | 23 | 2,144 |
| ch-BUL sf w | 2005 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,219 |
| Athens schev w | 1992 | 13 | 3 | 2,000 |
| ch-BUL w 60th | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 3rd ch-EU w | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-BUL w 53rd | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| chT-BUL w | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-BUL 2 w | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilia Zlatanova's chess games?
243 games by Emilia Zlatanova, from Apr 2003 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 Emilia Zlatanova has played.
What does Emilia Zlatanova play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Emilia Zlatanova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilia Zlatanova answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Emilia Zlatanova play as White?
As White, Emilia Zlatanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilia Zlatanova play as Black?
As Black, Emilia Zlatanova most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Emilia Zlatanova's FIDE rating?
Emilia Zlatanova is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Emilia Zlatanova played?
Our database contains 243 games by Emilia Zlatanova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 86 draws, 77 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilia Zlatanova?
243 games by Emilia Zlatanova 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.