Prepare against Ilijana Veleva
North Macedonia · World #142,732 classical · FIDE ID 15010422
When preparing against Ilijana Veleva, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ilijana Veleva, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilijana Veleva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilijana Veleva 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 | 1,613 | 1,688 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,776 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 1,694 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 64.9% |
| As White | 20 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 65.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 64.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilijana Veleva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilijana Veleva's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Veleva usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Veleva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Veleva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Veleva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Ilijana Veleva's chess games
All 37 games by Ilijana Veleva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 24 wins, 1 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Anna Rosset | 1,844 | 33rd EY Girls U12 | B49 |
| Dec 2023 | Sande Atanasov | 1,767 | Skopje Open B | B01 |
| Sep 2025 | Adiya Mamesh | 1,758 | World Cadets U12 Girls | C68 |
| Dec 2023 | Jusuf Seydi | 1,589 | Skopje Open B | A00 |
| Sep 2025 | Yulia Mikhaleva | 1,563 | World Cadets U12 Girls | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM U10 Girls | 2023 | 15 | 15 | – |
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,657 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,551 |
| 33rd EY Girls U12 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,661 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilijana Veleva's chess games?
37 games by Ilijana Veleva, from Nov 2022 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 Ilijana Veleva has played.
What does Ilijana Veleva play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ilijana Veleva opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilijana Veleva answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ilijana Veleva play as White?
As White, Ilijana Veleva's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilijana Veleva play as Black?
As Black, Ilijana Veleva most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ilijana Veleva's FIDE rating?
Ilijana Veleva is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,694 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,688 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ilijana Veleva played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ilijana Veleva, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 1 draws, 12 losses (64.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilijana Veleva?
37 games by Ilijana Veleva 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.