Prepare against Hristiyan Iliev
BGR · World #8,027 classical · FIDE ID 2932717
When preparing against Hristiyan Iliev, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 110 games by Hristiyan Iliev, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hristiyan Iliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristiyan Iliev 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 | 2,205 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,339 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,337 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 43 | 26 | 41 | 39.1% |
| As White | 55 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristiyan Iliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristiyan Iliev's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 54.5% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 40.0% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Iliev usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Iliev usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Iliev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Iliev usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Iliev usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Iliev usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 85.7% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Hristiyan Iliev's chess games
All 110 games by Hristiyan Iliev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 43 wins, 26 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Diego Macias Pino | 2,477 | ch-EU U18 blitz | B15 |
| Aug 2024 | Roman Pyrig | 2,422 | ch-EU U18 Rapid | E61 |
| Oct 2024 | Nico Chasin | 2,416 | World Youth Open U18 2024 | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladyslav Sydoryka | 2,403 | Sofia Cup Blitz 2026 | A20 |
| Aug 2024 | Aron Pasti | 2,370 | ch-EU U18 blitz | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,339 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,340 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,835 |
| ch-EU U18 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
| IV Mallorca Int. Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,384 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristiyan Iliev's chess games?
110 games by Hristiyan Iliev, from Jun 2016 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 Hristiyan Iliev has played.
What does Hristiyan Iliev play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Hristiyan Iliev opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristiyan Iliev answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hristiyan Iliev play as White?
As White, Hristiyan Iliev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristiyan Iliev play as Black?
As Black, Hristiyan Iliev most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Hristiyan Iliev's FIDE rating?
Hristiyan Iliev is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hristiyan Iliev played?
Our database contains 110 games by Hristiyan Iliev, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 26 draws, 41 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristiyan Iliev?
110 games by Hristiyan Iliev 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.