Prepare against Boil Banov
BGR · World #31,601 classical · FIDE ID 2905388
Our database contains 195 games by Boil Banov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boil Banov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boil Banov 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 | 1,976 | 2,211 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,211 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,054 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 57 | 58 | 80 | 29.2% |
| As White | 88 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 107 | 28 | 28 | 51 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boil Banov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boil Banov's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 47.7% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 33 | 37.5% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Banov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Banov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Banov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Banov usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Banov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Banov usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 60.6% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 21 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 25.0% |
Boil Banov's chess games
All 195 games by Boil Banov 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: 57 wins, 58 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Vahe Baghdasaryan | 2,409 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | B14 |
| Sep 2011 | Todor Bonev | 2,300 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | A26 |
| Sep 2011 | Iulia-Ionela Ionica | 2,244 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | A26 |
| Mar 2023 | Ljilja Drljevic | 2,184 | 1st Arandjelovac Open | A24 |
| Mar 2023 | Alfie Onslow | 2,174 | 23rd ch-EU | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| Dimitrovgrad IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,138 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 1st Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| Dimitrovgrad Spring | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,111 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boil Banov's chess games?
195 games by Boil Banov, 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 Boil Banov has played.
What does Boil Banov play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Boil Banov opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boil Banov answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Boil Banov play as White?
As White, Boil Banov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boil Banov play as Black?
As Black, Boil Banov most often plays: Caro-Kann (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Boil Banov's FIDE rating?
Boil Banov is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Boil Banov played?
Our database contains 195 games by Boil Banov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 58 draws, 80 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boil Banov?
195 games by Boil Banov 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.