Prepare against Gabriela Velikova
BGR · World #109,150 classical · FIDE ID 2919648
When preparing against Gabriela Velikova, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Gabriela Velikova, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gabriela Velikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriela Velikova 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 | 1,704 | 1,709 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,719 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,712 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 520 rated games against 357 different opponents, across 70 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 230 | 92 | 34 | 104 | 40.0% | 1,700 | 1,594 | 11 |
| Rapid | 208 | 101 | 19 | 88 | 48.6% | 1,671 | 1,592 | 6 |
| Blitz | 82 | 35 | 5 | 42 | 42.7% | 1,582 | 1,497 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 239 | 46 | 33 | 160 | 19.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 119 | 71 | 12 | 36 | 59.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 1,768 | 1,768 |
| 2025 | 50 | 24 | 6 | 20 | 1,781 | 1,762 |
| 2024 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 1,772 | 1,724 |
| 2023 | 81 | 36 | 6 | 39 | 1,681 | 1,569 |
| 2022 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 1,635 | 1,435 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1,833 | 1,683 |
| 2019 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,633 | 1,353 |
| 2018 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1,532 | 1,417 |
| 2017 | 79 | 30 | 12 | 37 | 1,604 | 1,518 |
| 2016 | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 1,531 | 1,498 |
| 2015 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 1,560 | 1,535 |
| 2014 | 36 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 1,720 | 1,492 |
| 2013 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1,576 | 1,394 |
| 2012 | 52 | 25 | 8 | 19 | 1,663 | 1,549 |
Where Gabriela Velikova has played
Bulgaria (65) · Greece (2) · Serbia (2) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriela Velikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriela Velikova's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Velikova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Velikova usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Velikova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Velikova usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Velikova usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Velikova usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
Gabriela Velikova's chess games
All 30 games by Gabriela Velikova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Vasilena Ochkova | 1,778 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Katerina Boyadzhieva | 1,551 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Standard | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Donata Januseviciute | 1,533 | 41st European Chess Club Cup 2026 | Women | A43 |
| Oct 2022 | Chethanah Andhin | 1,493 | 38th Wch U20 Girls | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Daria Palukova | 1,445 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 2 | 1,494 |
| 41st European Chess Club Cup 2026 | Women | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,739 |
| 141st Sofia MGU Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,591 |
| Albena Intelekti Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,781 |
| Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,011 |
| ch-BUL 69th w | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,789 |
| Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Standard | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriela Velikova's chess games?
30 games by Gabriela Velikova, from Jul 2012 to Oct 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 Velikova has played.
What does Gabriela Velikova play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gabriela Velikova opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriela Velikova answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Gabriela Velikova play as White?
As White, Gabriela Velikova's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriela Velikova play as Black?
As Black, Gabriela Velikova most often plays: Budapest Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Gabriela Velikova's FIDE rating?
Gabriela Velikova is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Gabriela Velikova played?
Our database contains 30 games by Gabriela Velikova, covering Jul 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriela Velikova?
30 games by Gabriela Velikova 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.