Prepare against Gabriela Antova
FM · BGR · World #6,504 classical · FIDE ID 2915235
When preparing against Gabriela Antova, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,050 games by Gabriela Antova, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabriela Antova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriela Antova 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 | 2,236 | 2,335 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,217 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,263 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,050 | 455 | 224 | 371 | 43.3% |
| As White | 530 | 239 | 121 | 170 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 520 | 216 | 103 | 201 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriela Antova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriela Antova's side.
First moves as White (529 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 428 | 80.9% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 49 | 9.3% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.7% | 38.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Antova usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Antova usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Antova usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Antova usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Antova usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Antova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 183 | 70.1% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 75 | 28.7% | 50.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 58.6% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 56 | 34.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 4.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Gabriela Antova's chess games
All 1,050 games by Gabriela Antova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 455 wins, 224 draws, 371 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 103 | 38/30/35 | 36.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 82 | 44/18/20 | 53.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 17/8/10 | 48.6% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 86 | 38/13/35 | 44.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 39 | 14/4/21 | 35.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 17/2/12 | 54.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 4/5/13 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 19 | 16/1/2 | 84.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
| Sep 2021 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,607 | US Collegiate Rapid | D85 |
| Jun 2025 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,576 | National Open | C45 |
| Aug 2019 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,530 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | C76 |
| Jan 2022 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,524 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 46 | 17.5 | 2,186 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 24 | 12 | 2,185 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2016 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,146 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,158 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2014 | 22 | 16 | 1,942 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2,297 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2014 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,049 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 17 | 7 | 2,237 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Viktoria Radeva (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriela Antova's chess games?
1,050 games by Gabriela Antova, from Sep 2011 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 Gabriela Antova has played.
What does Gabriela Antova play on the first move as White?
Across 529 games with White in our database, Gabriela Antova opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriela Antova answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gabriela Antova play as White?
As White, Gabriela Antova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (103 games, 36.9% win rate); Slav Defense (82 games, 53.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (35 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 530 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriela Antova play as Black?
As Black, Gabriela Antova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (86 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 54.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 520 games.
What is Gabriela Antova's FIDE rating?
Gabriela Antova is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Gabriela Antova played?
Our database contains 1,050 games by Gabriela Antova, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 455 wins, 224 draws, 371 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriela Antova?
1,050 games by Gabriela Antova 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.