Prepare against Ilian Mladenov
BGR · World #9,402 classical · FIDE ID 2906180
When preparing against Ilian Mladenov, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 150 games by Ilian Mladenov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilian Mladenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilian Mladenov 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 | 2,180 | 2,253 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,237 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 44 | 58 | 48 | 29.3% |
| As White | 66 | 22 | 28 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 84 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilian Mladenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilian Mladenov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 92.4% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.0% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 36.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ilian Mladenov's chess games
All 150 games by Ilian Mladenov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 58 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Dimitar Marholev | 2,434 | chT-BUL 56th | C65 |
| Mar 2004 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,402 | ch-BUL qual | A45 |
| Nov 2007 | Rostislav Raev | 2,313 | ch-BUL U26 | D11 |
| Feb 2007 | Plamen Stefanov | 2,286 | ch-BUL qual | D02 |
| Jun 2003 | Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov | 2,282 | DIP U20 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL qual | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,124 |
| ch-BUL U26 | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
| 59th chT-BUL | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,211 |
| 13th Baharov Mem Open | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| chT1b-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilian Mladenov's chess games?
150 games by Ilian Mladenov, from Apr 2003 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 Ilian Mladenov has played.
What does Ilian Mladenov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Ilian Mladenov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilian Mladenov answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ilian Mladenov play as White?
As White, Ilian Mladenov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilian Mladenov play as Black?
As Black, Ilian Mladenov most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Ilian Mladenov's FIDE rating?
Ilian Mladenov is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (May 2015).
How many games has Ilian Mladenov played?
Our database contains 150 games by Ilian Mladenov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 58 draws, 48 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilian Mladenov?
150 games by Ilian Mladenov 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.