Prepare against Petya Karaivanova
WFM · BGR · World #24,104 classical · FIDE ID 2919150
When preparing against Petya Karaivanova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Petya Karaivanova, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petya Karaivanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petya Karaivanova 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 | 2,025 | 2,058 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,129 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,022 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 101 | 46 | 121 | 37.7% |
| As White | 137 | 59 | 22 | 56 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 131 | 42 | 24 | 65 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petya Karaivanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petya Karaivanova's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Karaivanova usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Karaivanova usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Karaivanova usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Petya Karaivanova's chess games
All 268 games by Petya Karaivanova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 101 wins, 46 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/4/14 | 21.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic | 2,334 | ch-BUL w | C50 |
| Nov 2022 | Stoyan Or Stoyanov | 2,254 | ch-SRB Central | B06 |
| Sep 2026 | Siddhanth Poonja | 2,188 | Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | E00 |
| Jul 2025 | Vera Vujovic | 2,186 | Serbia Open | C70 |
| Jul 2023 | Dante M Beukes | 2,180 | 16th Paracin Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,776 |
| chT-FRM w | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,039 |
| 23rd ch-EU w | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| 24th ch-EU w | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 26th EU-ch U10 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,367 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,812 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petya Karaivanova's chess games?
268 games by Petya Karaivanova, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 Petya Karaivanova has played.
What does Petya Karaivanova play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Petya Karaivanova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petya Karaivanova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petya Karaivanova play as White?
As White, Petya Karaivanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petya Karaivanova play as Black?
As Black, Petya Karaivanova most often plays: Italian Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Petya Karaivanova's FIDE rating?
Petya Karaivanova is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Petya Karaivanova played?
Our database contains 268 games by Petya Karaivanova, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 46 draws, 121 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petya Karaivanova?
268 games by Petya Karaivanova 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.