Dimitrova, Elena

Elena Dimitrova, a 34-year-old Woman FIDE Master, is rated 2028 and sitting in the top 5% of women worldwide. She has held steady between 2000 and 2050 for 13 months. 22 rated games in the past year (≈17/year long-term). Recent appearances: 11eme Open International d'Echecs de Noisiel 2026 - Open A (p2000 Elo) and DOP Women Classic 2025. Also played 3 rapid (including FirstI nternational Chess Festival "Kardzali" Rapid- Under the aegis of BSCF) and 4 blitz events (including 3eme Open International de blitz de Noisiel) recently. She had 4 career breaks: 14 months (2014–2015), 33 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included), 12 months (2022–2023) and 15 months (2023–2025). Her peak of 2117 was reached at age 20 (Sep 2012); she also reached #73 nationally in Apr 2008.

Competes for FIDE (no federation) since Jun 2022. Previously known as Elena Nikitina (until Mar 2024). Awarded WFM in 2007 (age 15). At junior level, she reached #6, #7, #5 and #4 nationally in U20, U18, U16 and U14.