Prepare against Gabriela Ignatova
DEU · World #70,324 classical · FIDE ID 34623698
When preparing against Gabriela Ignatova, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 55 games by Gabriela Ignatova, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriela Ignatova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriela Ignatova 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 | 1,820 | 1,820 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,568 | 1,689 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 21.8% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriela Ignatova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriela Ignatova's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 36.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 36.5% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Ignatova usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ignatova usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Ignatova usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ignatova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Gabriela Ignatova's chess games
All 55 games by Gabriela Ignatova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 19 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Johanna Richter | 1,959 | DEM U16w | A84 |
| May 2024 | Diana Kopylov | 1,886 | ch-GER U14 Girls | B22 |
| May 2026 | Clara Mehner | 1,782 | DEM U16w | C42 |
| May 2026 | Aryana Baihaghi | 1,762 | DEM U16w | C29 |
| Oct 2025 | Emma Didas | 1,490 | German Youth Teams | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,313 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,024 |
| DEM U16w | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,901 |
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,414 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,550 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriela Ignatova's chess games?
55 games by Gabriela Ignatova, from Jul 2023 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 Gabriela Ignatova has played.
What does Gabriela Ignatova play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gabriela Ignatova opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriela Ignatova answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Gabriela Ignatova play as White?
As White, Gabriela Ignatova's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriela Ignatova play as Black?
As Black, Gabriela Ignatova most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gabriela Ignatova's FIDE rating?
Gabriela Ignatova is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess and 1,568 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gabriela Ignatova played?
Our database contains 55 games by Gabriela Ignatova, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 19 draws, 24 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriela Ignatova?
55 games by Gabriela Ignatova 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.