Prepare against Georgi Ignatov
BGR · World #18,319 classical · FIDE ID 2920727
When preparing against Georgi Ignatov, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Georgi Ignatov, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgi Ignatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgi Ignatov 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 | 2,072 | 2,075 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,968 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 41.0% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgi Ignatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgi Ignatov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ignatov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Georgi Ignatov's chess games
All 39 games by Georgi Ignatov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Nikola Kanov | 2,383 | ch-BUL U20 | C54 |
| Feb 2023 | Valentin Mitev | 2,219 | ch-BUL U20 | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksandr Borisov | 2,168 | 3rd Pleven Open | C56 |
| Aug 2018 | Dejan Dimitrov | 2,147 | 32nd Teteven Open | B07 |
| Aug 2018 | Dimitar Serafimov | 2,143 | 32nd Teteven Open | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| Varna Open U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,551 |
| Primorsko Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 27th ch-EU U14 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,591 |
| 3rd Pleven Open | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgi Ignatov's chess games?
39 games by Georgi Ignatov, from Nov 2013 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 Georgi Ignatov has played.
What does Georgi Ignatov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Georgi Ignatov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgi Ignatov answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Georgi Ignatov play as White?
As White, Georgi Ignatov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgi Ignatov play as Black?
As Black, Georgi Ignatov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Georgi Ignatov's FIDE rating?
Georgi Ignatov is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Georgi Ignatov played?
Our database contains 39 games by Georgi Ignatov, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgi Ignatov?
39 games by Georgi Ignatov 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.