Prepare against Bogdan Yanev
BGR · World #84,599 classical · FIDE ID 2917017
When preparing against Bogdan Yanev, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Bogdan Yanev, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Yanev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Yanev 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 | 1,775 | 1,821 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,785 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 36.4% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Yanev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Yanev's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Yanev usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Yanev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Yanev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Yanev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Yanev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Yanev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Bogdan Yanev's chess games
All 44 games by Bogdan Yanev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Drago Dragiev | 1,955 | 11th Sofia Gerenski Memorial | D94 |
| Jun 2015 | Lubomir Borisov | 1,885 | 9th Varna Open B | D00 |
| Jul 2011 | Gulam Mammadov | 1,849 | 5th Varna Open | E61 |
| Jun 2010 | Boris Hristov | 1,700 | 4th Varna Open | B35 |
| Oct 2013 | Jordan Manov | 1,611 | Blagoevgrad Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Varna Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,768 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| 5th Varna Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Varna U2200 Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,520 |
| 7th Varna Open | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 1,774 |
| 11th Sofia Gerenski Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| 9th Varna Open B | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,771 |
| 1st Ruse Cup | 2017 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan Yanev's chess games?
44 games by Bogdan Yanev, from Sep 2011 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 Bogdan Yanev has played.
What does Bogdan Yanev play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Bogdan Yanev opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Yanev answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Yanev play as White?
As White, Bogdan Yanev's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Yanev play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Yanev most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Bogdan Yanev's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Yanev is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Bogdan Yanev played?
Our database contains 44 games by Bogdan Yanev, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Yanev?
44 games by Bogdan Yanev 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.