Prepare against Svetla Yordanova
WIM · BGR · World #19,769 classical · FIDE ID 2905108
When preparing against Svetla Yordanova, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 672 games by Svetla Yordanova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svetla Yordanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetla Yordanova 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 | 2,059 | 2,248 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,180 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,126 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 672 | 230 | 228 | 214 | 34.2% |
| As White | 334 | 130 | 110 | 94 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 338 | 100 | 118 | 120 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetla Yordanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetla Yordanova's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 63.8% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 81 | 24.3% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 6.3% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 5.1% | 73.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Yordanova usually continues c3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yordanova usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Yordanova usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Yordanova usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Yordanova usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Yordanova usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 44.2% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 23 | 13.4% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 15 | 8.7% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 57.7% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 18.3% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 14.4% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Svetla Yordanova's chess games
All 672 games by Svetla Yordanova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 230 wins, 228 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 101 | 42/29/30 | 41.6% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 12/11/11 | 35.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,473 | 76th ch-BUL sf | A41 |
| Aug 2011 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 2,459 | 19th Nikaia Open | A41 |
| May 2006 | Kalin Karakehajov | 2,454 | 1st Sofia Open | C50 |
| Sep 2008 | Krum Georgiev | 2,446 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B07 |
| Sep 2008 | Orce Danchevski | 2,441 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL w | 2023 | 45 | 19 | 2,089 |
| chT-TUR | 2016 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,252 |
| Vratsa Open w | 2013 | 25 | 14 | 2,056 |
| ch-BUL sf w | 2010 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-BUL Open w | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,100 |
| chT-BUL w | 2003 | 13 | 9 | 2,313 |
| 3rd ch-EU w | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| ch-BUL w 60th | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Elitsa Raeva (20 games) · Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic (16 games) · Margarita Voyska (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetla Yordanova's chess games?
672 games by Svetla Yordanova, from Apr 2003 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 Svetla Yordanova has played.
What does Svetla Yordanova play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Svetla Yordanova opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetla Yordanova answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Svetla Yordanova play as White?
As White, Svetla Yordanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (101 games, 41.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetla Yordanova play as Black?
As Black, Svetla Yordanova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Svetla Yordanova's FIDE rating?
Svetla Yordanova is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Svetla Yordanova played?
Our database contains 672 games by Svetla Yordanova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 228 draws, 214 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetla Yordanova?
672 games by Svetla Yordanova 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.