Prepare against Hristian Kolev
BGR · World #49,295 classical · FIDE ID 2903849
When preparing against Hristian Kolev, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 62 games by Hristian Kolev, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hristian Kolev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristian Kolev 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 | 1,896 | 1,958 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,935 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 9 | 34 | 30.6% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristian Kolev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristian Kolev's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Kolev usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kolev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Hristian Kolev's chess games
All 62 games by Hristian Kolev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,198 | Primorsko Open | B23 |
| Mar 2023 | Steljan Georgiev | 2,171 | Sofia Accedia Open | B23 |
| Oct 2017 | Petko Dimitrov | 2,139 | 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | E60 |
| Mar 2024 | Pavle Ciric | 2,126 | Dimitrovgrad Caribrod Open | C00 |
| Oct 2017 | Ivan Kolev | 2,098 | 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76th ch-BUL sf | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| 75th ch-BUL sf | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 2,019 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 |
| 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,931 |
| ch-BUL sf 80th | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,028 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,501 |
| Primorsko Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristian Kolev's chess games?
62 games by Hristian Kolev, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Hristian Kolev has played.
What does Hristian Kolev play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Hristian Kolev opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristian Kolev answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Hristian Kolev play as White?
As White, Hristian Kolev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristian Kolev play as Black?
As Black, Hristian Kolev most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Hristian Kolev's FIDE rating?
Hristian Kolev is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Hristian Kolev played?
Our database contains 62 games by Hristian Kolev, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristian Kolev?
62 games by Hristian Kolev 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.