Prepare against Georgi Popov
BGR · World #58,287 classical · FIDE ID 2905892
Our database contains 130 games by Georgi Popov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgi Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgi Popov 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 | 1,862 | 2,263 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,110 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,113 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 62 | 35 | 33 | 47.7% |
| As White | 64 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgi Popov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgi Popov's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 46.9% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 28.1% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Popov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 31.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Georgi Popov's chess games
All 130 games by Georgi Popov 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: 62 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Mihaela Sandu | 2,270 | 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | C00 |
| Aug 2009 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,263 | Sofia Piskov Memorial 1st | B23 |
| May 2010 | Stojan Emilov Ivanov | 2,261 | 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | B06 |
| Jul 2005 | Robin Debeaune | 2,124 | ch-Paris Open B | A16 |
| Mar 2010 | Petar Ljangov | 2,110 | 3rd Sofia Gerenski Memorial | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL Seniors | 2012 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,223 |
| 3rd Sofia Gerenski Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| Sofia Piskov Memorial 1st | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| Sofia Asenova&Ivanova Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Kula Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgi Popov's chess games?
130 games by Georgi Popov, 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 Popov has played.
What does Georgi Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Georgi Popov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgi Popov answers 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Georgi Popov play as White?
As White, Georgi Popov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgi Popov play as Black?
As Black, Georgi Popov most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Georgi Popov's FIDE rating?
Georgi Popov is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Georgi Popov played?
Our database contains 130 games by Georgi Popov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 35 draws, 33 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgi Popov?
130 games by Georgi Popov 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.