Prepare against Galin Kostov
BGR · World #22,111 classical · FIDE ID 2902168
Our database contains 64 games by Galin Kostov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Galin Kostov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Galin Kostov 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 | 2,040 | 2,205 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,166 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,089 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Galin Kostov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Galin Kostov's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 22.6% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kostov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Kostov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kostov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Kostov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kostov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Kostov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Galin Kostov's chess games
All 64 games by Galin Kostov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Ventsislav Ninov | 2,289 | chT2-BUL | C02 |
| Jun 2011 | Rumen Tashkov | 2,248 | chT2-BUL | A21 |
| Jun 2009 | Kiril Dimov | 2,183 | chT2-BUL | E69 |
| Sep 2021 | Kirill Shoshin | 2,149 | Primorsko Open | D31 |
| Sep 2012 | Vasil Iliev | 2,116 | 62nd chT-BUL B | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2011 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,313 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| 12th Zalakaros Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,200 |
| 62nd chT-BUL B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,107 |
| Albena Intelekti Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 31st Teteven Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 58th chT2-BUL | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Galin Kostov's chess games?
64 games by Galin Kostov, from Apr 2003 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 Galin Kostov has played.
What does Galin Kostov play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Galin Kostov opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Galin Kostov answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Galin Kostov play as White?
As White, Galin Kostov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Galin Kostov play as Black?
As Black, Galin Kostov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Galin Kostov's FIDE rating?
Galin Kostov is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Galin Kostov played?
Our database contains 64 games by Galin Kostov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Galin Kostov?
64 games by Galin Kostov 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.