Prepare against Danail Dimov
BGR · World #101,930 classical · FIDE ID 2908140
When preparing against Danail Dimov, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Danail Dimov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danail Dimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danail Dimov 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 | 1,724 | 2,025 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,812 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 49 | 27 | 82 | 31.0% |
| As White | 78 | 26 | 17 | 35 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 80 | 23 | 10 | 47 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danail Dimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danail Dimov's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 35.9% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 35.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Dimov usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Dimov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Dimov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 51.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dimov usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Dimov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Dimov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 68.9% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Danail Dimov's chess games
All 158 games by Danail Dimov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 49 wins, 27 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Ljupco Radicevski | 2,199 | Skopje Open | D94 |
| Aug 2010 | Ziva Markov | 2,193 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | C63 |
| Aug 2010 | Roberto Clemente Llamero | 2,151 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | B96 |
| Sep 2010 | Petr Paldus | 2,066 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B25 |
| Jun 2007 | Slobodan Cvetkovski | 2,030 | ch-Skopje | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Skopje Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,173 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Skopje | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danail Dimov's chess games?
158 games by Danail Dimov, from Oct 2004 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 Danail Dimov has played.
What does Danail Dimov play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Danail Dimov opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danail Dimov answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Danail Dimov play as White?
As White, Danail Dimov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danail Dimov play as Black?
As Black, Danail Dimov most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Danail Dimov's FIDE rating?
Danail Dimov is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Danail Dimov played?
Our database contains 158 games by Danail Dimov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 27 draws, 82 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danail Dimov?
158 games by Danail Dimov 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.