Prepare against Aleksandar Atanasov
BGR · World #55,372 classical · FIDE ID 2937000
When preparing against Aleksandar Atanasov, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Aleksandar Atanasov, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Atanasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Atanasov 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 | 1,872 | 1,970 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,954 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 22.0% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Atanasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Atanasov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 28.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Aleksandar Atanasov's chess games
All 41 games by Aleksandar Atanasov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,125 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | C Bognar | 2,082 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Periklis Tsitimakis | 1,682 | 33rd Kavala Open B | B22 |
| Mar 2025 | Andrei-Georgian Robescu | 1,613 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Bartu Okan Ozugur | 1,197 | Wch U12 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,449 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,289 |
| 33rd Kavala Open B | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,721 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,567 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,038 |
| TCh-BUL | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,916 |
| Round 6: Karafil, Abdullah Emir - Atanasov, Aleksandar | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Atanasov's chess games?
41 games by Aleksandar Atanasov, from Nov 2017 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 Aleksandar Atanasov has played.
What does Aleksandar Atanasov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Atanasov opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Atanasov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Atanasov play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Atanasov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Atanasov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Atanasov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Aleksandar Atanasov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Atanasov is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Aleksandar Atanasov played?
Our database contains 41 games by Aleksandar Atanasov, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Atanasov?
41 games by Aleksandar Atanasov 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.