Prepare against Aleksander Delchev
GM · Serbia · World #1,472 classical · FIDE ID 2900394
Our database contains 2,860 games by Aleksander Delchev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksander Delchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksander Delchev 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 | 2,412 | 2,669 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,468 | 2,630 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,661 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,860 | 1,310 | 1,225 | 322 | 45.8% |
| As White | 1,424 | 756 | 537 | 128 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 1,436 | 554 | 688 | 194 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksander Delchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksander Delchev's side.
First moves as White (1,424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 674 | 47.3% | 72.8% |
| d4 | 399 | 28.0% | 70.4% |
| Nf3 | 183 | 12.9% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 166 | 11.7% | 77.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 72.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Nf3 (71.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Delchev usually continues d4 (70.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 70.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Delchev usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Delchev usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Delchev usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (695 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 312 | 44.9% | 69.9% |
| e5 | 254 | 36.5% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 38 | 5.5% | 76.3% |
| d6 | 35 | 5.0% | 62.9% |
| c6 | 29 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 1.6% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (510 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 358 | 70.2% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 103 | 20.2% | 51.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 4.7% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 3.7% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Aleksander Delchev's chess games
All 2,860 games by Aleksander Delchev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,310 wins, 1,225 draws, 322 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 109 | 55/40/14 | 50.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 91 | 54/27/10 | 59.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 73 | 27/39/7 | 37.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 68 | 24/38/6 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 35/17/4 | 62.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 54 | 26/24/4 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 29/15/4 | 60.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 25/19/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 24/11/3 | 63.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 25/8/3 | 67.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 151 | 80/49/22 | 53.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 83 | 12/62/9 | 14.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 69 | 24/30/15 | 34.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 59 | 13/36/10 | 22.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 58 | 25/24/9 | 43.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 58 | 36/16/6 | 62.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 15/25/5 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 14/20/7 | 34.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 40 | 19/16/5 | 47.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 12/17/7 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,762 | 18th chT-EU | B52 |
| May 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,731 | chT-FRA Top 16 GP Haute | D39 |
| Aug 2020 | Luke J McShane | 2,675 | Online Olym Div Top-C | C48 |
| Nov 2013 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,674 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A13 |
| Nov 2001 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,668 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 2012 | 63 | 37.5 | 2,521 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 62 | 45 | 2,582 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2015 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,644 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 37 | 22 | 2,488 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,563 |
| chT-CRO | 2001 | 27 | 13 | 2,532 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,424 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 20 | 11 | 2,566 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasil Spasov (21 games) · Boris Chatalbashev (17 games) · Kiril Georgiev (15 games) · Momchil Nikolov (15 games) · Nikolai Ninov (13 games) · Sasho Nikolov (13 games) · Oleg Korneev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksander Delchev's chess games?
2,860 games by Aleksander Delchev, from Apr 2003 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 Aleksander Delchev has played.
What does Aleksander Delchev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,424 games with White in our database, Aleksander Delchev opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksander Delchev answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Aleksander Delchev play as White?
As White, Aleksander Delchev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (109 games, 50.5% win rate); English Opening (91 games, 59.3% win rate); Slav Defense (73 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksander Delchev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksander Delchev most often plays: Sicilian (151 games, 53.0% win rate); Slav Defense (83 games, 14.5% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,436 games.
What is Aleksander Delchev's FIDE rating?
Aleksander Delchev is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,468 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,669 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Aleksander Delchev played?
Our database contains 2,860 games by Aleksander Delchev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,310 wins, 1,225 draws, 322 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksander Delchev?
2,860 games by Aleksander Delchev 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.