Prepare against Grigor Grigorov
GM · BGR · World #618 classical · FIDE ID 2907313
Our database contains 1,228 games by Grigor Grigorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigor Grigorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigor Grigorov 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 | 2,496 | 2,516 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,526 | 2,529 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,506 | 2,512 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,228 | 601 | 335 | 292 | 48.9% |
| As White | 607 | 324 | 162 | 121 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 621 | 277 | 173 | 171 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigor Grigorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigor Grigorov's side.
First moves as White (607 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 527 | 86.8% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 10.7% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grigorov usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Grigorov usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Grigorov usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Grigorov usually continues d4 (84.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Grigorov usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Grigorov usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 40.4% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 107 | 36.6% | 62.6% |
| g6 | 39 | 13.4% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.5% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.8% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.4% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 89.2% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 8.6% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Grigor Grigorov's chess games
All 1,228 games by Grigor Grigorov 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: 601 wins, 335 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 112 | 58/32/22 | 51.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 67 | 30/25/12 | 44.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 20/8/14 | 47.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 36 | 18/14/4 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 23/4/7 | 67.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 21/6/4 | 67.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 29 | 18/2/9 | 62.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 16/7/3 | 61.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 54 | 20/22/12 | 37.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 43 | 23/9/11 | 53.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 18/11/11 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/10/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 17/2/8 | 63.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Wesley So | 2,775 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Jan 2010 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,672 | 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial | D24 |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,670 | Titled Tue | E44 |
| Apr 2021 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,667 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 554 | 352.5 | 2,482 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 35 | 20 | 2,507 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,501 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,472 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2,514 |
| ch-BUL U18 | 2005 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-BUL 69th | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 2,349 |
| ch-BUL 68th | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigor Grigorov's chess games?
1,228 games by Grigor Grigorov, 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 Grigor Grigorov has played.
What does Grigor Grigorov play on the first move as White?
Across 607 games with White in our database, Grigor Grigorov opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigor Grigorov answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Grigor Grigorov play as White?
As White, Grigor Grigorov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (112 games, 51.8% win rate); Slav Defense (67 games, 44.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 607 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigor Grigorov play as Black?
As Black, Grigor Grigorov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Modern Defense (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 621 games.
What is Grigor Grigorov's FIDE rating?
Grigor Grigorov is currently rated 2,496 in classical chess, 2,526 in rapid and 2,506 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Grigor Grigorov played?
Our database contains 1,228 games by Grigor Grigorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 601 wins, 335 draws, 292 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigor Grigorov?
1,228 games by Grigor Grigorov 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.