Prepare against Lozanka Nestorova
BGR · World #56,870 classical · FIDE ID 2902338
When preparing against Lozanka Nestorova, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 94 games by Lozanka Nestorova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lozanka Nestorova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lozanka Nestorova 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 | 1,867 | 2,080 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,870 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,875 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 21 | 35 | 38 | 22.3% |
| As White | 47 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lozanka Nestorova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lozanka Nestorova's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 48.9% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 23.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Nestorova usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nestorova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nestorova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nestorova usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Nestorova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Nestorova usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Lozanka Nestorova's chess games
All 94 games by Lozanka Nestorova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 35 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Frank Dischinger | 2,355 | Muenster Open | E66 |
| Jan 1990 | Josef Huelsmann | 2,220 | Muenster Open | D00 |
| Jan 1992 | Vesmina Shikova | 2,145 | ch-BUL w | E67 |
| Jun 2009 | Stojan Lubomirov Ivanov | 2,125 | chT2-BUL | A43 |
| Jun 2009 | Georgi Dzanev | 2,117 | chT2-BUL | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL w | 1992 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,107 |
| Halle w 07th | 1973 | 11 | 3 | – |
| chT-BUL A w 43th | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,041 |
| chT2-BUL | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,037 |
| chB-BUL 60th w | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,918 |
| chT-BUL w 46th | 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1,891 |
| chT-BUL w | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,004 |
| chT-BUL-A w 62nd | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lozanka Nestorova's chess games?
94 games by Lozanka Nestorova, from Apr 2003 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 Lozanka Nestorova has played.
What does Lozanka Nestorova play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Lozanka Nestorova opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lozanka Nestorova answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lozanka Nestorova play as White?
As White, Lozanka Nestorova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lozanka Nestorova play as Black?
As Black, Lozanka Nestorova most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Lozanka Nestorova's FIDE rating?
Lozanka Nestorova is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lozanka Nestorova played?
Our database contains 94 games by Lozanka Nestorova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 35 draws, 38 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lozanka Nestorova?
94 games by Lozanka Nestorova 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.