Prepare against Georgi Krastanov
BGR · World #17,573 classical · FIDE ID 2901757
Our database contains 35 games by Georgi Krastanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgi Krastanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgi Krastanov 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 | 2,079 | 2,238 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 17.1% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgi Krastanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgi Krastanov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Krastanov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Krastanov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Krastanov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Krastanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Krastanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Georgi Krastanov's chess games
All 35 games by Georgi Krastanov 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,290 | ch-HUN Open | C54 |
| Sep 2014 | Dimitar P Todorov | 2,265 | chT2-BUL | D24 |
| Jan 1987 | Franz Nagl | 2,255 | ch-HUN Open | D01 |
| Feb 2010 | Valeri Petrov | 1,996 | chT-BUL-B Group qual B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,051 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,911 |
| chT-BUL-B Group qual B | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-HUN Open | 1987 | 3 | 2 | 2,460 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgi Krastanov's chess games?
35 games by Georgi Krastanov, 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 Georgi Krastanov has played.
What does Georgi Krastanov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Georgi Krastanov opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgi Krastanov answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Georgi Krastanov play as White?
As White, Georgi Krastanov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgi Krastanov play as Black?
As Black, Georgi Krastanov most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Georgi Krastanov's FIDE rating?
Georgi Krastanov is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Georgi Krastanov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Georgi Krastanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgi Krastanov?
35 games by Georgi Krastanov 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.