Prepare against Yoana Krasteva
BGR · World #136,488 classical · FIDE ID 2936526
When preparing against Yoana Krasteva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 54 games by Yoana Krasteva, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yoana Krasteva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yoana Krasteva 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 | 1,629 | 1,725 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,790 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,672 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 21 | 7 | 26 | 38.9% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yoana Krasteva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yoana Krasteva's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Krasteva usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Krasteva usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Krasteva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Yoana Krasteva's chess games
All 54 games by Yoana Krasteva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,478 | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Svitlana Russieva | 1,662 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Bastian Burgstaller | 1,407 | ch-EU Union U12 18th | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Anna Sofie Li | 1,338 | ch-EU Union U12 18th | C06 |
| Aug 2021 | Marcel Frydel | 1,316 | ch-EU Union U12 18th | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,107 |
| ch-EU Union U12 18th | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,392 |
| ch-EU Union U10 17th | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,429 |
| Vevcani Lasker U20 Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,383 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,111 |
| 3rd Vitosha Open U10 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,106 |
| Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,806 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 Girls | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yoana Krasteva's chess games?
54 games by Yoana Krasteva, from Oct 2017 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 Yoana Krasteva has played.
What does Yoana Krasteva play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Yoana Krasteva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yoana Krasteva answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Yoana Krasteva play as White?
As White, Yoana Krasteva's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yoana Krasteva play as Black?
As Black, Yoana Krasteva most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Yoana Krasteva's FIDE rating?
Yoana Krasteva is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Yoana Krasteva played?
Our database contains 54 games by Yoana Krasteva, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yoana Krasteva?
54 games by Yoana Krasteva 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.