Prepare against Lyubka Genova
WIM · BGR · World #7,278 classical · FIDE ID 2905612
Our database contains 368 games by Lyubka Genova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lyubka Genova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lyubka Genova 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 | 2,219 | 2,293 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,255 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,266 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 142 | 131 | 95 | 38.6% |
| As White | 179 | 86 | 63 | 30 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 189 | 56 | 68 | 65 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lyubka Genova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lyubka Genova's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 89.4% | 65.3% |
| b3 | 15 | 8.4% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Genova usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Genova usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Genova usually continues d3 (72.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Genova usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Genova usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Genova usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 82.5% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 66.2% | 43.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 23.1% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Lyubka Genova's chess games
All 368 games by Lyubka Genova 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: 142 wins, 131 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 18/6/2 | 69.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 0/13/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 17/13/18 | 35.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 3/6/12 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Viktorija Cmilyte | 2,467 | ch-EU rapid w | A01 |
| Apr 2003 | Jordan Ivanov | 2,432 | 9th Cutro Open | E20 |
| Oct 2003 | Zeinab Mamedjarova | 2,345 | 5th chT-EU w | B75 |
| Aug 2007 | Mariya Muzychuk | 2,330 | ch-EU rapid w | B41 |
| Feb 2004 | Maria Velcheva | 2,317 | ch-BUL w 53rd | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL w | 2012 | 13 | 8 | 2,211 |
| ch-BUL w 59th | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-BUL w 53rd | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,163 |
| ch-BUL w 57th | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,198 |
| chT-FRA Top 12 w | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| Ankara Campomanes Memorial IM | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Pleven Bulgaria Champs w | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Margarita Voyska (10 games) · Elitsa Raeva (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lyubka Genova's chess games?
368 games by Lyubka Genova, 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 Lyubka Genova has played.
What does Lyubka Genova play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Lyubka Genova opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lyubka Genova answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lyubka Genova play as White?
As White, Lyubka Genova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lyubka Genova play as Black?
As Black, Lyubka Genova most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Lyubka Genova's FIDE rating?
Lyubka Genova is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (May 2010).
How many games has Lyubka Genova played?
Our database contains 368 games by Lyubka Genova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 131 draws, 95 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lyubka Genova?
368 games by Lyubka Genova 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.