Prepare against Emil Tsolov
BGR · World #52,002 classical · FIDE ID 2909049
Our database contains 49 games by Emil Tsolov, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Tsolov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Tsolov 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 | 1,885 | 2,063 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,992 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 28.6% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Tsolov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Tsolov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 88.5% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tsolov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Emil Tsolov's chess games
All 49 games by Emil Tsolov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Mario Livaja | 2,250 | 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | A18 |
| Nov 2007 | Kiril Mitrev | 2,149 | 15th Baharov Memorial Open | A25 |
| Jun 2015 | Stefan Stoynov | 2,097 | 64th chT2-BUL | A17 |
| Jun 2015 | Petyo Marinov | 2,050 | 64th chT2-BUL | E00 |
| Sep 2016 | Emil Mladenov | 2,033 | Dyuni Open 2nd | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,907 |
| 1st Kozloduy Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| 15th Baharov Memorial Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,318 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,064 |
| Dyuni Open 2nd | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,063 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,117 |
| 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
| Kozloduy Open rap | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Tsolov's chess games?
49 games by Emil Tsolov, from Oct 2005 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 Emil Tsolov has played.
What does Emil Tsolov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Emil Tsolov opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Tsolov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Emil Tsolov play as White?
As White, Emil Tsolov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Tsolov play as Black?
As Black, Emil Tsolov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Emil Tsolov's FIDE rating?
Emil Tsolov is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Emil Tsolov played?
Our database contains 49 games by Emil Tsolov, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Tsolov?
49 games by Emil Tsolov 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.