Prepare against Ivelina Hristova
BGR · World #50,439 classical · FIDE ID 2925885
When preparing against Ivelina Hristova, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Ivelina Hristova, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivelina Hristova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivelina Hristova 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 | 1,891 | 1,891 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 2,036 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,950 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 15 | 39 | 34.9% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivelina Hristova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivelina Hristova's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 58.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 37.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Hristova usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hristova usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hristova usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hristova usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hristova usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Hristova usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Ivelina Hristova's chess games
All 83 games by Ivelina Hristova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Beloslava Krasteva | 2,332 | 1st Sofia Spring | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Lachezar Lichev | 2,244 | 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | B09 |
| Jul 2023 | Sofia Pogorelskikh | 2,211 | Belgrade Serbia Open | D02 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Tuk Hartso Jarlskov | 2,183 | European Corporate 2025 | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Helena Joana Li Chen | 2,057 | ch-EU U16 Girls | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| 26th ch-EU U08 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,242 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,399 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,897 |
| ch-BUL w | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Girls Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,711 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | G18 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,911 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivelina Hristova's chess games?
83 games by Ivelina Hristova, from May 2016 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 Ivelina Hristova has played.
What does Ivelina Hristova play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ivelina Hristova opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivelina Hristova answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ivelina Hristova play as White?
As White, Ivelina Hristova's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivelina Hristova play as Black?
As Black, Ivelina Hristova most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ivelina Hristova's FIDE rating?
Ivelina Hristova is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ivelina Hristova played?
Our database contains 83 games by Ivelina Hristova, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivelina Hristova?
83 games by Ivelina Hristova 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.