Prepare against Apostol Stankov
BGR · World #91,626 classical · FIDE ID 2904152
When preparing against Apostol Stankov, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 72 games by Apostol Stankov, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Apostol Stankov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apostol Stankov 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 | 1,754 | 1,956 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,864 | Feb 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 20 | 12 | 40 | 27.8% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apostol Stankov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apostol Stankov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 94.1% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 39.1% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Stankov usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Stankov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Stankov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Stankov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Apostol Stankov's chess games
All 72 games by Apostol Stankov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Jul 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Dayan Ninov | 2,241 | ch-BUL sf 78th | B40 |
| Jan 2010 | Tsvetalin Ivanov | 2,142 | ch-BUL sf | A41 |
| Sep 2018 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,008 | Primorsko Open | B34 |
| Sep 2009 | Daniel Ninchev | 1,976 | 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B78 |
| Oct 2016 | Stoyan Stoyanov | 1,936 | Sliven Open 17th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 76th ch-BUL sf | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,804 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-BUL sf 78th | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,851 |
| Primorsko Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,855 |
| 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | 2016 | 6 | 5 | 1,883 |
| Sliven Open 17th | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-BUL sf 80th | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apostol Stankov's chess games?
72 games by Apostol Stankov, from Jul 2007 to Jul 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 Apostol Stankov has played.
What does Apostol Stankov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Apostol Stankov opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apostol Stankov answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Apostol Stankov play as White?
As White, Apostol Stankov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apostol Stankov play as Black?
As Black, Apostol Stankov most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Apostol Stankov's FIDE rating?
Apostol Stankov is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Apostol Stankov played?
Our database contains 72 games by Apostol Stankov, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apostol Stankov?
72 games by Apostol Stankov 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.