Prepare against Danail Popzafirov
BGR · World #37,378 classical · FIDE ID 2932156
Our database contains 97 games by Danail Popzafirov, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Danail Popzafirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danail Popzafirov 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 | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 51 | 15 | 31 | 52.6% |
| As White | 53 | 31 | 9 | 13 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 96.2% | 68.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Popzafirov usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Popzafirov usually continues Bc4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Popzafirov usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Popzafirov usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 68.0% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 32.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Danail Popzafirov's chess games
All 97 games by Danail Popzafirov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 51 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hristiyan Iliev | 2,237 | 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | B27 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolai Vasilev | 2,203 | ch-BUL | B50 |
| Aug 2024 | Valentin Danov | 2,045 | ch-BUL | E97 |
| Aug 2023 | Matei-Teodor Dodoi | 1,884 | ch-EU Union U12 | B50 |
| Oct 2019 | Leonid Petreski | 1,689 | Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | 2019 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-EU Union U08 16th | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,290 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,615 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,386 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,996 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| Vevcani Lasker U20 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danail Popzafirov's chess games?
97 games by Danail Popzafirov, from Feb 2017 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 Danail Popzafirov has played.
What does Danail Popzafirov play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Danail Popzafirov opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danail Popzafirov answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Danail Popzafirov play as White?
As White, Danail Popzafirov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danail Popzafirov play as Black?
As Black, Danail Popzafirov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Danail Popzafirov's FIDE rating?
Danail Popzafirov is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Danail Popzafirov played?
Our database contains 97 games by Danail Popzafirov, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danail Popzafirov?
97 games by Danail Popzafirov 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.