Prepare against Ralitsa Ilieva
BGR · World #58,483 classical · FIDE ID 2926148
Our database contains 73 games by Ralitsa Ilieva, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralitsa Ilieva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralitsa Ilieva 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 | 1,861 | 1,888 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,832 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,824 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 18 | 30 | 34.2% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ilieva usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ilieva usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Ilieva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Ralitsa Ilieva's chess games
All 73 games by Ralitsa Ilieva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Emil Krstev | 1,997 | Skopje Open | E81 |
| Dec 2019 | Lazar Petrovic | 1,757 | Skopje Open | E87 |
| Feb 2017 | Stefan Musikic | 1,735 | chT-Tri Buki Children's Cup 2nd | C09 |
| Dec 2016 | Boyko Tsyntsarski | 1,708 | 176th Sofia MGU Open | D20 |
| Mar 2026 | Stefan Tomislavov | 1,707 | Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| Sofia MGU Open 162nd | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,505 |
| 176th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| 182nd Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,847 |
| 2nd Kyustendil The three beeches Open A | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,184 |
| 175th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,731 |
| chT-Tri Buki Children's Cup 2nd | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| 1st Tri Buki Children's CupT | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralitsa Ilieva's chess games?
73 games by Ralitsa Ilieva, from Apr 2015 to Aug 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 Ralitsa Ilieva has played.
What does Ralitsa Ilieva play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Ralitsa Ilieva opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralitsa Ilieva answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Ralitsa Ilieva play as White?
As White, Ralitsa Ilieva's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralitsa Ilieva play as Black?
As Black, Ralitsa Ilieva most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ralitsa Ilieva's FIDE rating?
Ralitsa Ilieva is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ralitsa Ilieva played?
Our database contains 73 games by Ralitsa Ilieva, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralitsa Ilieva?
73 games by Ralitsa Ilieva 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.