Prepare against Hristo Ivelinov
BGR · World #12,398 classical · FIDE ID 2904039
Our database contains 233 games by Hristo Ivelinov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hristo Ivelinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristo Ivelinov 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 | 2,136 | 2,250 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,217 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,220 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 91 | 57 | 85 | 39.1% |
| As White | 120 | 45 | 34 | 41 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 46 | 23 | 44 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristo Ivelinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristo Ivelinov's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 72.5% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 18.3% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ivelinov usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ivelinov usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Ivelinov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ivelinov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Ivelinov usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Ivelinov usually continues e5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Hristo Ivelinov's chess games
All 233 games by Hristo Ivelinov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 91 wins, 57 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,433 | 64th chT2-BUL | E67 |
| Jun 2010 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,393 | Albena Open | B02 |
| Jun 2009 | Radoslav Dimitrov | 2,388 | 3rd Varna Open | D16 |
| Sep 2013 | Krasimir Stefanov | 2,381 | 63rd chT-BUL GpB | E31 |
| May 2010 | Atanas Dimitrov | 2,369 | 60th chT-BUL B | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,261 |
| 4th Varna Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 3rd Varna Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Veliko Tarnovo Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,201 |
| 7th Varna Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristo Ivelinov's chess games?
233 games by Hristo Ivelinov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hristo Ivelinov has played.
What does Hristo Ivelinov play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Hristo Ivelinov opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristo Ivelinov answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hristo Ivelinov play as White?
As White, Hristo Ivelinov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristo Ivelinov play as Black?
As Black, Hristo Ivelinov most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Hristo Ivelinov's FIDE rating?
Hristo Ivelinov is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Hristo Ivelinov played?
Our database contains 233 games by Hristo Ivelinov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 57 draws, 85 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristo Ivelinov?
233 games by Hristo Ivelinov 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.