Prepare against Gergana Peycheva
FM · BGR · World #7,140 classical · FIDE ID 2916711
Our database contains 1,182 games by Gergana Peycheva, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gergana Peycheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gergana Peycheva 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 | 2,222 | 2,348 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,241 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,216 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,182 | 497 | 233 | 452 | 42.0% |
| As White | 580 | 273 | 112 | 195 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 602 | 224 | 121 | 257 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gergana Peycheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gergana Peycheva's side.
First moves as White (580 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 513 | 88.4% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 54 | 9.3% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Peycheva usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Peycheva usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Peycheva usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Peycheva usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Peycheva usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Peycheva usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 232 | 77.6% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 39 | 13.0% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 6.0% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 103 | 49.8% | 40.8% |
| Nf6 | 99 | 47.8% | 43.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Gergana Peycheva's chess games
All 1,182 games by Gergana Peycheva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 497 wins, 233 draws, 452 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 101 | 53/20/28 | 52.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 54 | 32/10/12 | 59.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 48 | 22/8/18 | 45.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 21/9/18 | 43.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 38 | 14/10/14 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 20/1/11 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 11/5/14 | 36.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 69 | 27/16/26 | 39.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 66 | 34/6/26 | 51.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 48 | 14/9/25 | 29.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 20/7/19 | 43.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 13/2/13 | 46.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,541 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | E61 |
| Sep 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,510 | EU-Cup w 25th | E08 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,501 | Wch Rapid w | E11 |
| Jul 2017 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,500 | 10th Paracin Summer Open A | E90 |
| Jan 2023 | Irakli Beradze | 2,500 | Texas Collegiate Rapid | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 362 | 175.5 | 2,240 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,092 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,314 |
| ch-Paracin | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 2,142 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,095 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 2,012 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #41 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gergana Peycheva's chess games?
1,182 games by Gergana Peycheva, from Sep 2011 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 Gergana Peycheva has played.
What does Gergana Peycheva play on the first move as White?
Across 580 games with White in our database, Gergana Peycheva opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gergana Peycheva answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gergana Peycheva play as White?
As White, Gergana Peycheva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (101 games, 52.5% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 59.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (48 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 580 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gergana Peycheva play as Black?
As Black, Gergana Peycheva most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (66 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 602 games.
What is Gergana Peycheva's FIDE rating?
Gergana Peycheva is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Gergana Peycheva played?
Our database contains 1,182 games by Gergana Peycheva, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 497 wins, 233 draws, 452 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gergana Peycheva?
1,182 games by Gergana Peycheva 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.