Prepare against Dejan Dimitrov
BGR · World #27,051 classical · FIDE ID 2911000
When preparing against Dejan Dimitrov, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Dejan Dimitrov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Dimitrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan 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 | 2,004 | 2,215 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,111 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,104 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 96 | 64 | 96 | 37.5% |
| As White | 127 | 54 | 30 | 43 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 42 | 34 | 53 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Dimitrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Dimitrov's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 44.1% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 36 | 28.3% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 4.7% | 58.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 50.0% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 31.5% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 63.2% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 22.8% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
Dejan Dimitrov's chess games
All 256 games by Dejan Dimitrov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 96 wins, 64 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Luka Paichadze | 2,520 | 35th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | C62 |
| Sep 2008 | Orce Danchevski | 2,441 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B56 |
| Jun 2013 | Vadim Skomorokhin | 2,383 | Albena Masters Open | B00 |
| Feb 2011 | Velislav Kukov | 2,378 | 75th ch-BUL sf | A06 |
| Aug 2014 | Sergey Grigorchuk | 2,287 | 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,262 |
| Albena Open B | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,141 |
| 76th ch-BUL sf | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| chT2-BUL | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Dimitrov's chess games?
256 games by Dejan Dimitrov, from Oct 2006 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 Dejan Dimitrov has played.
What does Dejan Dimitrov play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Dejan Dimitrov opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Dimitrov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Dejan Dimitrov play as White?
As White, Dejan Dimitrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Dimitrov play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Dimitrov most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Dejan Dimitrov's FIDE rating?
Dejan Dimitrov is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Dejan Dimitrov played?
Our database contains 256 games by Dejan Dimitrov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 64 draws, 96 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Dimitrov?
256 games by Dejan 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.