Prepare against Boris Chatalbashev
GM · DNK · World #737 classical · FIDE ID 2900440
When preparing against Boris Chatalbashev, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 2,716 games by Boris Chatalbashev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Chatalbashev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Chatalbashev 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 | 2,481 | 2,613 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,469 | 2,566 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,540 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,716 | 1,374 | 905 | 437 | 50.6% |
| As White | 1,391 | 786 | 421 | 184 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 1,325 | 588 | 484 | 253 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Chatalbashev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Chatalbashev's side.
First moves as White (1,386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,062 | 76.6% | 72.3% |
| c4 | 188 | 13.6% | 74.5% |
| Nf3 | 99 | 7.1% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 26 | 1.9% | 71.2% |
| b3 | 11 | 0.8% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 72.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chatalbashev usually continues c4 (73.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Chatalbashev usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chatalbashev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 74.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Chatalbashev usually continues Nc3 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Chatalbashev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chatalbashev usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (652 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 378 | 58.0% | 62.6% |
| c5 | 166 | 25.5% | 66.0% |
| d6 | 83 | 12.7% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 3.2% | 61.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 245 | 53.8% | 62.0% |
| g6 | 114 | 25.1% | 64.9% |
| d5 | 43 | 9.5% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 35 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 4.0% | 52.8% |
Boris Chatalbashev's chess games
All 2,716 games by Boris Chatalbashev 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: 1,374 wins, 905 draws, 437 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 179 | 101/52/26 | 56.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 166 | 97/48/21 | 58.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 100 | 73/18/9 | 73.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 85 | 37/32/16 | 43.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 81 | 47/22/12 | 58.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 43/20/10 | 58.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 58 | 40/13/5 | 69.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 51 | 29/18/4 | 56.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 47 | 18/21/8 | 38.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 47 | 28/17/2 | 59.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 532 | 245/179/108 | 46.1% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 81 | 36/26/19 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 81 | 28/32/21 | 34.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 55 | 24/21/10 | 43.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 49 | 26/14/9 | 53.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 46 | 26/13/7 | 56.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 46 | 21/21/4 | 45.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 13/24/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 13/9/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Renato Tribuiani | 2,690 | San Benedetto Open | A48 |
| Oct 2010 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,685 | 26th EU-Cup | A21 |
| Jun 2001 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,643 | 2nd ch-EU | A43 |
| Oct 2001 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,629 | chT-BUL | B78 |
| Sep 2011 | Tomi Nyback | 2,627 | 27th EU-Cup | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 2009 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-DEN | 2024 | 45 | 30 | 2,587 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,548 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 26 | 20 | 2,592 |
| chT-BUL | 2021 | 25 | 18 | 2,509 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2017 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,529 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,511 |
| Padova Open | 2000 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksander Delchev (17 games) · Vasil Spasov (13 games) · Momchil Nikolov (13 games) · Sasho Nikolov (12 games) · Kiril Georgiev (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Chatalbashev's chess games?
2,716 games by Boris Chatalbashev, 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 Boris Chatalbashev has played.
What does Boris Chatalbashev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,386 games with White in our database, Boris Chatalbashev opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Chatalbashev answers 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Boris Chatalbashev play as White?
As White, Boris Chatalbashev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (179 games, 56.4% win rate); Slav Defense (166 games, 58.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (100 games, 73.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Chatalbashev play as Black?
As Black, Boris Chatalbashev most often plays: Modern Defense (532 games, 46.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (81 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (81 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,325 games.
What is Boris Chatalbashev's FIDE rating?
Boris Chatalbashev is currently rated 2,481 in classical chess, 2,469 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,613 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Boris Chatalbashev played?
Our database contains 2,716 games by Boris Chatalbashev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,374 wins, 905 draws, 437 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Chatalbashev?
2,716 games by Boris Chatalbashev 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.