Prepare against Martina Taragelova
Slovakia · World #29,975 classical · FIDE ID 14941899
When preparing against Martina Taragelova, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 284 games by Martina Taragelova, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martina Taragelova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martina Taragelova 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 | 1,986 | 2,039 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,010 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 95 | 105 | 84 | 33.5% |
| As White | 141 | 51 | 53 | 37 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 143 | 44 | 52 | 47 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martina Taragelova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martina Taragelova's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 94.3% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.0% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Taragelova usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Taragelova usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Taragelova usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 85.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Taragelova usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Taragelova usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 90.2% | 49.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Martina Taragelova's chess games
All 284 games by Martina Taragelova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 95 wins, 105 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 31 | 13/8/10 | 41.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Monika Motycakova | 2,198 | chT-CZE/SVK w | C45 |
| Sep 2020 | Zala Urh | 2,156 | ch-EU Online U18 Girls | B33 |
| Mar 2019 | Emil Klemanic | 2,119 | chT1E-SVK 1819 | C41 |
| Mar 2018 | Jan Puskar | 2,084 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | C01 |
| Sep 2020 | Melanie Muedder | 2,039 | ch-EU Online U18 Girls | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,537 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 1,633 |
| ch-SVK U10 Girls | 2013 | 17 | 11 | 1,240 |
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2015 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,428 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,065 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,549 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas V4 U15 Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,665 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andrea Markova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martina Taragelova's chess games?
284 games by Martina Taragelova, from Sep 2013 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 Martina Taragelova has played.
What does Martina Taragelova play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Martina Taragelova opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martina Taragelova answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martina Taragelova play as White?
As White, Martina Taragelova's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martina Taragelova play as Black?
As Black, Martina Taragelova most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Martina Taragelova's FIDE rating?
Martina Taragelova is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Martina Taragelova played?
Our database contains 284 games by Martina Taragelova, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 105 draws, 84 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martina Taragelova?
284 games by Martina Taragelova 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.