Prepare against Bogidar Ivanov
BGR · World #10,699 classical · FIDE ID 2907305
Our database contains 168 games by Bogidar Ivanov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bogidar Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogidar Ivanov 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 | 2,159 | 2,226 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,218 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,268 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 67 | 27 | 74 | 39.9% |
| As White | 84 | 40 | 18 | 26 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 84 | 27 | 9 | 48 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogidar Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogidar Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 89.3% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.3% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d6 (43% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 78.1% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
Bogidar Ivanov's chess games
All 168 games by Bogidar Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 27 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Lyubomir Danov | 2,399 | Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial | B40 |
| Jun 2011 | Valentin Panbukchian | 2,385 | 19th Albena Open | A03 |
| Jun 2009 | Nikola Spiridonov | 2,359 | Albena Open | A04 |
| May 2015 | Vasil Trichkov | 2,336 | 64th chT2-BUL | A31 |
| Jul 2011 | Riste Menkinoski | 2,331 | 19th Albena Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| Albena Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogidar Ivanov's chess games?
168 games by Bogidar Ivanov, from Oct 2003 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 Bogidar Ivanov has played.
What does Bogidar Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Bogidar Ivanov opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogidar Ivanov answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bogidar Ivanov play as White?
As White, Bogidar Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogidar Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Bogidar Ivanov most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Bogidar Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Bogidar Ivanov is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Bogidar Ivanov played?
Our database contains 168 games by Bogidar Ivanov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 27 draws, 74 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogidar Ivanov?
168 games by Bogidar Ivanov 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.