Prepare against Andon Petkov
Czechia · World #87,214 classical · FIDE ID 337854
When preparing against Andon Petkov, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 72 games by Andon Petkov, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andon Petkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andon Petkov 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 | 1,766 | 1,880 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 9 | 33 | 41.7% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andon Petkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andon Petkov's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 34.2% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.1% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Petkov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Petkov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Petkov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Petkov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Petkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Petkov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Andon Petkov's chess games
All 72 games by Andon Petkov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 30 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jiri Novotny | 2,258 | Tabor Open | B02 |
| Aug 2010 | Jiri Bauma | 2,173 | Tabor Open | D00 |
| Aug 2010 | Alois Bartos | 2,094 | Tabor Open | B07 |
| Aug 2010 | Jiri Novak | 2,035 | Tabor Open | B01 |
| May 2004 | Petr Kellner | 1,972 | Strmilov Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 29 | 11 | 1,875 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 1,609 |
| Strmilov Open | 2005 | 15 | 7 | 1,770 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andon Petkov's chess games?
72 games by Andon Petkov, from Oct 2007 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 Andon Petkov has played.
What does Andon Petkov play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Andon Petkov opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andon Petkov answers 1...Nc6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Andon Petkov play as White?
As White, Andon Petkov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andon Petkov play as Black?
As Black, Andon Petkov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Andon Petkov's FIDE rating?
Andon Petkov is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Andon Petkov played?
Our database contains 72 games by Andon Petkov, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andon Petkov?
72 games by Andon Petkov 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.