Prepare against Christo Dimitrov
FM · France · World #6,772 classical · FIDE ID 617865
Our database contains 126 games by Christo Dimitrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christo Dimitrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christo Dimitrov 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 | 2,229 | 2,321 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 47 | 35 | 44 | 37.3% |
| As White | 61 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christo Dimitrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christo Dimitrov's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 52.5% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 27.9% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 18.0% | 36.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 51.6% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Bc4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Christo Dimitrov's chess games
All 126 games by Christo Dimitrov 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: 47 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Igor Efimov | 2,446 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | B06 |
| Aug 2005 | Jean-Pierre Boudre | 2,359 | ch-FRA Accession | D47 |
| Nov 2007 | Samy Robin | 2,355 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | E69 |
| Aug 2004 | Asher Glicenstein | 2,332 | ch-FRA Accession | D11 |
| Mar 2002 | Jean-Baptiste Mullon | 2,296 | chT1-FRA | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,295 |
| ch-PRO 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,340 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
| 20th Syre Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 3rd Benidorm Open U2300 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| 03rd Calvi Balagne Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christo Dimitrov's chess games?
126 games by Christo Dimitrov, 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 Christo Dimitrov has played.
What does Christo Dimitrov play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Christo Dimitrov opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christo Dimitrov answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Christo Dimitrov play as White?
As White, Christo Dimitrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christo Dimitrov play as Black?
As Black, Christo Dimitrov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Christo Dimitrov's FIDE rating?
Christo Dimitrov is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Christo Dimitrov played?
Our database contains 126 games by Christo Dimitrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christo Dimitrov?
126 games by Christo Dimitrov 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.