Prepare against Georgi Petrov
North Macedonia · World #21,505 classical · FIDE ID 15001440
Our database contains 287 games by Georgi Petrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgi Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgi Petrov 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 | 2,045 | 2,292 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,208 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,239 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 103 | 94 | 90 | 35.9% |
| As White | 140 | 56 | 50 | 34 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 147 | 47 | 44 | 56 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgi Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgi Petrov's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 69 | 49.3% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 40 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 13.6% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 63.5% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 85.7% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.9% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Georgi Petrov's chess games
All 287 games by Georgi Petrov 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: 103 wins, 94 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 42 | 19/14/9 | 45.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Marko Tratar | 2,512 | Skopje Karposh Open | A17 |
| Apr 2017 | Martin Percivaldi | 2,429 | Skopje Karposh Open | D11 |
| May 2005 | Dejan Nestorovic | 2,410 | 48th chT-SCG | A30 |
| Mar 2013 | Marco Codenotti | 2,402 | Skopje Karposh Open | C10 |
| Sep 2014 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,372 | 23rd ch-FRM Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 36 | 22 | 2,060 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 30 | 14 | 2,152 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2016 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| 23rd ch-FRM Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgi Petrov's chess games?
287 games by Georgi Petrov, 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 Petrov has played.
What does Georgi Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Georgi Petrov opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgi Petrov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Georgi Petrov play as White?
As White, Georgi Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgi Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Georgi Petrov most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Georgi Petrov's FIDE rating?
Georgi Petrov is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Georgi Petrov played?
Our database contains 287 games by Georgi Petrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 94 draws, 90 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgi Petrov?
287 games by Georgi Petrov 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.