Prepare against Goran Krastev
BGR · World #19,770 classical · FIDE ID 2909480
Our database contains 160 games by Goran Krastev, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Krastev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Krastev 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 | 2,059 | 2,162 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,151 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,098 | Feb 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 74 | 33 | 53 | 46.3% |
| As White | 79 | 35 | 12 | 32 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 81 | 39 | 21 | 21 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Krastev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Krastev's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 70.9% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 29.1% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Krastev usually continues b4 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Krastev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Krastev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 78.6% | 71.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Goran Krastev's chess games
All 160 games by Goran Krastev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 74 wins, 33 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,433 | 64th chT2-BUL | B22 |
| May 2015 | Rostislav Raev | 2,261 | 64th chT2-BUL | E71 |
| Oct 2011 | Tihomir Stoyanov | 2,190 | 2nd Sofia Open | B23 |
| Jun 2015 | Emil Mitrev | 2,171 | 64th chT2-BUL | B22 |
| Dec 2021 | Shaashwath Sivakumar | 2,143 | PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Sofia Asenova&Ivanova Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| PNWCC-Plovdiv FIDE Hybrid II Match 2 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Sofia CSKA-Thessaloniki U14 | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| Primorsko Open A | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Krastev's chess games?
160 games by Goran Krastev, from Apr 2009 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 Goran Krastev has played.
What does Goran Krastev play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Goran Krastev opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Krastev answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Goran Krastev play as White?
As White, Goran Krastev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Krastev play as Black?
As Black, Goran Krastev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Goran Krastev's FIDE rating?
Goran Krastev is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Goran Krastev played?
Our database contains 160 games by Goran Krastev, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 33 draws, 53 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Krastev?
160 games by Goran Krastev 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.