Prepare against Bojidar Ignatov
BGR · World #83,317 classical · FIDE ID 2906147
When preparing against Bojidar Ignatov, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 85 games by Bojidar Ignatov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bojidar Ignatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bojidar Ignatov 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 | 1,779 | 2,142 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 36 | 23 | 26 | 42.4% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bojidar Ignatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bojidar Ignatov's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 52.4% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 20 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 47.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Bojidar Ignatov's chess games
All 85 games by Bojidar Ignatov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 36 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Dobrotich Andreev | 1,998 | 182nd Sofia MGU Open | C67 |
| Nov 2016 | Ivan Borisov | 1,988 | 175th Sofia MGU Open | D97 |
| Mar 2018 | Kirkor Artunov | 1,973 | 11th Sofia Gerenski Memorial | C11 |
| Jan 2017 | Krasimir Andreev | 1,882 | 179th Sofia MGU Open | B55 |
| Dec 2016 | Boyan Ruschukov | 1,861 | 177th Sofia MGU Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankia Open | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 2,310 |
| 175th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| 209th Sofia MGU Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
| Sofia MGU Open 202nd | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,544 |
| 185th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 181st Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,642 |
| 196th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,739 |
| Sofia MGU Open 180th | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bojidar Ignatov's chess games?
85 games by Bojidar Ignatov, from Apr 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 Bojidar Ignatov has played.
What does Bojidar Ignatov play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Bojidar Ignatov opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bojidar Ignatov answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Bojidar Ignatov play as White?
As White, Bojidar Ignatov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bojidar Ignatov play as Black?
As Black, Bojidar Ignatov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Bojidar Ignatov's FIDE rating?
Bojidar Ignatov is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Bojidar Ignatov played?
Our database contains 85 games by Bojidar Ignatov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bojidar Ignatov?
85 games by Bojidar Ignatov 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.