Prepare against Dimitar Ardenski
BGR · World #12,399 classical · FIDE ID 2934884
Our database contains 41 games by Dimitar Ardenski, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitar Ardenski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitar Ardenski 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 | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,017 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,921 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitar Ardenski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitar Ardenski's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Ardenski usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ardenski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Ardenski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …h6 (100% of these games) — Ardenski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Dimitar Ardenski's chess games
All 41 games by Dimitar Ardenski in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | K Rusev | 2,457 | ch-BUL | C02 |
| Nov 2025 | Rumen Tashkov | 2,126 | ch-BUL | B50 |
| Aug 2025 | Kristiyan Ignatov | 1,905 | 47th Georgi Tringov | B28 |
| Mar 2026 | Svetoslav Lozanov | 1,849 | Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | B35 |
| Mar 2026 | Mert Hasan Ozturk | 1,837 | Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,670 |
| ch-BUL | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,105 |
| 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,939 |
| Panagyurishte Open 8th | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,017 |
| 8th Vardaris Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitar Ardenski's chess games?
41 games by Dimitar Ardenski, from May 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 Dimitar Ardenski has played.
What does Dimitar Ardenski play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Dimitar Ardenski opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitar Ardenski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dimitar Ardenski play as White?
As White, Dimitar Ardenski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitar Ardenski play as Black?
As Black, Dimitar Ardenski most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Dimitar Ardenski's FIDE rating?
Dimitar Ardenski is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dimitar Ardenski played?
Our database contains 41 games by Dimitar Ardenski, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitar Ardenski?
41 games by Dimitar Ardenski 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.