Prepare against Margarita Bocheva
BGR · World #112,593 classical · FIDE ID 2905086
When preparing against Margarita Bocheva, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 4.3% over 23 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Margarita Bocheva, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Bocheva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Bocheva 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 | 1,694 | 1,881 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,701 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,724 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 18 | 38 | 57 | 15.9% |
| As White | 56 | 9 | 24 | 23 | 16.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 9 | 14 | 34 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Bocheva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Bocheva's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 83.9% | 35.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bocheva usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bocheva usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Bocheva usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bocheva usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bocheva usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bocheva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 83.3% | 31.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.7% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
Margarita Bocheva's chess games
All 113 games by Margarita Bocheva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 38 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 23 | 1/10/12 | 4.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Pavlina Chilingirova | 2,147 | ch-BUL Open w | A48 |
| Oct 2001 | Lilia Elenkova | 2,020 | chT-BUL w | B30 |
| Sep 2014 | Spas Kushev | 1,936 | 13th Sunny Beach Open C | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Konstantina Georgieva | 1,830 | Vratsa Open w | B28 |
| Jul 2009 | Asenia Dimitrova | 1,803 | Vratsa Open w | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vratsa Open w | 2015 | 32 | 10.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-BUL Open w | 2014 | 24 | 8.5 | 1,871 |
| chT-BUL w | 2003 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-BUL Open w 20th | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,744 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-BUL w 38th | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-BUL sf w | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Teteven Open | 1991 | 5 | 1 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Bocheva's chess games?
113 games by Margarita Bocheva, from Oct 2006 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 Margarita Bocheva has played.
What does Margarita Bocheva play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Margarita Bocheva opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Bocheva answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Margarita Bocheva play as White?
As White, Margarita Bocheva's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (23 games, 4.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Bocheva play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Bocheva most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Margarita Bocheva's FIDE rating?
Margarita Bocheva is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Margarita Bocheva played?
Our database contains 113 games by Margarita Bocheva, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 38 draws, 57 losses (15.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Bocheva?
113 games by Margarita Bocheva 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.