Prepare against Iassen Pelev
Canada · World #34,539 classical · FIDE ID 2643057
Our database contains 66 games by Iassen Pelev, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iassen Pelev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iassen Pelev 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 | 1,961 | 1,961 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 2 | 39 | 37.9% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iassen Pelev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iassen Pelev's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Pelev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pelev usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pelev usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Iassen Pelev's chess games
All 66 games by Iassen Pelev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 25 wins, 2 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Kazakouski,Valery | 2,584 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B21 |
| May 2026 | Dubnevych,Maksym | 2,350 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | C70 |
| Jun 2026 | Curtis,J AUS | 2,292 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | E65 |
| Jun 2026 | Chomczyk,M | 2,289 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Emmenecker,Pierre-Antoine | 2,274 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 66 | 26 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iassen Pelev's chess games?
66 games by Iassen Pelev, from Sep 2022 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 Iassen Pelev has played.
What does Iassen Pelev play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Iassen Pelev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iassen Pelev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iassen Pelev play as White?
As White, Iassen Pelev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iassen Pelev play as Black?
As Black, Iassen Pelev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Iassen Pelev's FIDE rating?
Iassen Pelev is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Iassen Pelev played?
Our database contains 66 games by Iassen Pelev, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 2 draws, 39 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iassen Pelev?
66 games by Iassen Pelev 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.