Prepare against Stella Sankova
WFM · Slovakia · World #19,349 classical · FIDE ID 14944200
Our database contains 455 games by Stella Sankova, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stella Sankova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stella Sankova 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 | 2,063 | 2,126 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,984 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 164 | 141 | 150 | 36.0% |
| As White | 219 | 88 | 68 | 63 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 236 | 76 | 73 | 87 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stella Sankova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stella Sankova's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 69.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 16.0% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 8.2% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 6.4% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sankova usually continues Nc3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sankova usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sankova usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 55.7% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Sankova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Sankova usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Sankova usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.0% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 65.3% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 26 | 34.7% | 51.9% |
Stella Sankova's chess games
All 455 games by Stella Sankova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 164 wins, 141 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 17/12/9 | 44.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A05 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/13/17 | 31.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Mobina Alinasab | 2,335 | Antwerp World Uni Open w | B90 |
| Aug 2022 | Susanna Gaboyan | 2,270 | 22nd ch-EU w | D78 |
| May 2021 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,247 | Mitropa Cup Online w | C00 |
| May 2021 | Lara Janzelj | 2,212 | Mitropa Cup Online w | E25 |
| Jun 2018 | Daniela Movileanu | 2,199 | Mitropa Cup w | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 35 | 13 | 2,030 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,767 |
| ch-SVK U16/20 Girls | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 1,894 |
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,176 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 1,887 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,873 |
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stella Sankova's chess games?
455 games by Stella Sankova, from May 2014 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 Stella Sankova has played.
What does Stella Sankova play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Stella Sankova opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stella Sankova answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Stella Sankova play as White?
As White, Stella Sankova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stella Sankova play as Black?
As Black, Stella Sankova most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Stella Sankova's FIDE rating?
Stella Sankova is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Stella Sankova played?
Our database contains 455 games by Stella Sankova, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 141 draws, 150 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stella Sankova?
455 games by Stella Sankova 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.