Prepare against Dimitar Serafimov
FM · BGR · World #19,377 classical · FIDE ID 2903393
When preparing against Dimitar Serafimov, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Dimitar Serafimov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dimitar Serafimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitar Serafimov 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 | 2,063 | 2,283 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 91 | 52 | 52 | 46.7% |
| As White | 92 | 50 | 23 | 19 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 41 | 29 | 33 | 39.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2016): 261 rated games against 240 different opponents, across 55 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 261 | 135 | 66 | 60 | 51.7% | 2,101 | 2,205 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 64 | 11 | 24 | 29 | 17.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 179 | 111 | 38 | 30 | 62.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 24 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,213 | 2,013 |
| 2015 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2,087 | 2,053 |
| 2014 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2,058 | 2,226 |
| 2013 | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2,060 | 2,236 |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2,173 | 2,123 |
| 2011 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2,105 | 2,216 |
| 2010 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 2,043 | 2,189 |
| 2009 | 43 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 2,149 | 2,325 |
| 2008 | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2,054 | 2,160 |
| 2007 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 2,152 | 2,194 |
| 2006 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2,234 | 2,270 |
Where Dimitar Serafimov has played
France (41) · Bulgaria (5) · Spain (2) · Switzerland (2) · Belgium (1) · Croatia (1) · Germany (1) · Italy (1) · Lithuania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitar Serafimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitar Serafimov's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 78 | 84.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 97.9% | 60.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Dimitar Serafimov's chess games
All 195 games by Dimitar Serafimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 91 wins, 52 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 19/9/4 | 59.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Viktor Yermishin | 2,410 | 5th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A36 |
| Jan 1992 | Peicho Chonev Peev | 2,380 | ch-BUL sf | A41 |
| Dec 2009 | Dorian Vicol | 2,373 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B18 |
| Oct 2007 | Alessio De Santis | 2,367 | 29th Arco Open | A36 |
| Jan 1992 | Ivan Dobrev | 2,355 | ch-BUL sf | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL sf | 1995 | 17 | 10 | 2,355 |
| Pau Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,229 |
| 8th Rohde Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| Chamalieres Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 5th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,361 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitar Serafimov's chess games?
195 games by Dimitar Serafimov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Serafimov has played.
What does Dimitar Serafimov play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Dimitar Serafimov opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitar Serafimov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dimitar Serafimov play as White?
As White, Dimitar Serafimov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 59.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitar Serafimov play as Black?
As Black, Dimitar Serafimov most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Dimitar Serafimov's FIDE rating?
Dimitar Serafimov is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (May 2010).
How many games has Dimitar Serafimov played?
Our database contains 195 games by Dimitar Serafimov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 52 draws, 52 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitar Serafimov?
195 games by Dimitar Serafimov 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.