Prepare against Galya Chitakova
BGR · World #84,913 classical · FIDE ID 2920425
When preparing against Galya Chitakova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 48 games by Galya Chitakova, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Galya Chitakova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Galya Chitakova 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 | 1,774 | 1,797 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,727 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 9 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Galya Chitakova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Galya Chitakova's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chitakova usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Chitakova usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chitakova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Galya Chitakova's chess games
All 48 games by Galya Chitakova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Krasen Nikolov | 1,955 | Varna U2200 Open | B43 |
| Oct 2021 | Melanie Muedder | 1,949 | EU-ch Hybrid U18 Girls | B11 |
| Oct 2021 | Marijana Bilic | 1,841 | EU-ch Hybrid U18 Girls | B85 |
| Jul 2019 | Svetoslav Simeonov | 1,796 | Varna U2200 Open | A12 |
| Feb 2016 | Cveta Vasileva | 1,590 | ch-BUL sf w 65th | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 15th | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,641 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U18 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| ch-BUL U20 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,555 |
| ch-BUL sf w | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,537 |
| Varna U2200 Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,669 |
| Primorsko Dyuni Open 1st | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,657 |
| ch-BUL sf w 65th | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Galya Chitakova's chess games?
48 games by Galya Chitakova, from May 2014 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 Galya Chitakova has played.
What does Galya Chitakova play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Galya Chitakova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Galya Chitakova answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Galya Chitakova play as White?
As White, Galya Chitakova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Galya Chitakova play as Black?
As Black, Galya Chitakova most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Galya Chitakova's FIDE rating?
Galya Chitakova is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Galya Chitakova played?
Our database contains 48 games by Galya Chitakova, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Galya Chitakova?
48 games by Galya Chitakova 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.