Prepare against Dimitar Mardov
IM · United States · World #664 classical · FIDE ID 30919495
Our database contains 475 games by Dimitar Mardov, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dimitar Mardov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitar Mardov 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 | 2,490 | 2,516 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,332 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 475 | 229 | 135 | 111 | 48.2% |
| As White | 239 | 123 | 75 | 41 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 236 | 106 | 60 | 70 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitar Mardov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitar Mardov's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 39.3% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 77 | 32.2% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 17.2% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 19 | 7.9% | 78.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Mardov usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mardov usually continues c4 (76.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Mardov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mardov usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mardov usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Mardov usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 63.0% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 23 | 23.0% | 63.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 8.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 77.4% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 17.9% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Dimitar Mardov's chess games
All 475 games by Dimitar Mardov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 229 wins, 135 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/14/6 | 25.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B46 |
| Nov 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,687 | Speed Chess Q2 | D12 |
| Aug 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Oct 2021 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,628 | Clayton SPICE Cup Open | E48 |
| Jul 2025 | R Svane | 2,626 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 207 | 134 | 2,489 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM A | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,443 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,614 |
| Wch U10 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 1,929 |
| Robert Byrne Memorial GM | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,530 |
| Saint Louis 1000 GM 07 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,533 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,439 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitar Mardov's chess games?
475 games by Dimitar Mardov, from Dec 2015 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 Mardov has played.
What does Dimitar Mardov play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Dimitar Mardov opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitar Mardov answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dimitar Mardov play as White?
As White, Dimitar Mardov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitar Mardov play as Black?
As Black, Dimitar Mardov most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Dimitar Mardov's FIDE rating?
Dimitar Mardov is currently rated 2,490 in classical chess and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (May 2025).
How many games has Dimitar Mardov played?
Our database contains 475 games by Dimitar Mardov, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 135 draws, 111 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitar Mardov?
475 games by Dimitar Mardov 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.