Prepare against Atanas Dimitrov
IM · GRC · World #7,579 classical · FIDE ID 2901315
Our database contains 795 games by Atanas Dimitrov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Atanas Dimitrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atanas Dimitrov 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 | 2,213 | 2,370 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,345 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 795 | 324 | 176 | 296 | 40.8% |
| As White | 406 | 184 | 86 | 136 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 390 | 140 | 90 | 160 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atanas Dimitrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atanas Dimitrov's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 230 | 56.7% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 89 | 21.9% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 74 | 18.2% | 54.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues e3 (56.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 66.8% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 44 | 21.5% | 34.1% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.3% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.4% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 77.5% | 39.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 14.7% | 34.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.4% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Atanas Dimitrov's chess games
All 795 games by Atanas Dimitrov 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: 324 wins, 176 draws, 296 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 87 | 41/20/26 | 47.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 58 | 31/7/20 | 53.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 11/1/14 | 42.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 47 | 28/0/19 | 59.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 36 | 17/7/12 | 47.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 9/4/21 | 26.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,612 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Sep 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | D01 |
| Jul 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Jul 2022 | Aydin Suleymanli | 2,541 | Titled Tue Late | D32 |
| Jun 2024 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,540 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 447 | 230.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-BUL sf | 1995 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,300 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,415 |
| chT-BUL | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| chT2-BUL | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,213 |
| 3rd Montigny le Bretonneux | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-GRE 63rd | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atanas Dimitrov's chess games?
795 games by Atanas Dimitrov, 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 Atanas Dimitrov has played.
What does Atanas Dimitrov play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, Atanas Dimitrov opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atanas Dimitrov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Atanas Dimitrov play as White?
As White, Atanas Dimitrov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (87 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (58 games, 53.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atanas Dimitrov play as Black?
As Black, Atanas Dimitrov most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Atanas Dimitrov's FIDE rating?
Atanas Dimitrov is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Atanas Dimitrov played?
Our database contains 795 games by Atanas Dimitrov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 324 wins, 176 draws, 296 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atanas Dimitrov?
795 games by Atanas Dimitrov 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.