Prepare against Aleksandar Tsolov
BGR · World #18,787 classical · FIDE ID 2938804
Our database contains 50 games by Aleksandar Tsolov, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Tsolov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Tsolov 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 | 2,068 | 2,068 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,196 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,036 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 30.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Tsolov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Tsolov's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Aleksandar Tsolov's chess games
All 50 games by Aleksandar Tsolov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Moses,Neil | 2,214 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B57 |
| Jun 2026 | Young,Micah | 2,194 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | C65 |
| Jun 2026 | Costantino,Claudio Emanuele | 2,175 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B06 |
| Oct 2025 | Svetlen Ivanov | 2,063 | 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Krakops,Martijs | 1,828 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,090 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,197 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,471 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
| 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,831 |
| 17th Kalamaria Open A | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,637 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Tsolov's chess games?
50 games by Aleksandar Tsolov, from May 2019 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 Tsolov has played.
What does Aleksandar Tsolov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Tsolov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Tsolov answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Tsolov play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Tsolov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Tsolov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Tsolov most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Aleksandar Tsolov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Tsolov is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aleksandar Tsolov played?
Our database contains 50 games by Aleksandar Tsolov, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Tsolov?
50 games by Aleksandar Tsolov 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.