Prepare against Ivajlo Enchev
GM · BGR · World #2,491 classical · FIDE ID 2907712
When preparing against Ivajlo Enchev, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.6% over 43 games.
Our database contains 1,364 games by Ivajlo Enchev, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivajlo Enchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivajlo Enchev 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 | 2,360 | 2,508 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,514 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,432 | 2,486 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,364 | 624 | 489 | 251 | 45.7% |
| As White | 679 | 357 | 228 | 94 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 685 | 267 | 261 | 157 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivajlo Enchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivajlo Enchev's side.
First moves as White (679 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 472 | 69.5% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 80 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 59 | 8.7% | 67.8% |
| e4 | 51 | 7.5% | 67.6% |
| b3 | 15 | 2.2% | 80.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Enchev usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Enchev usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Enchev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Enchev usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Enchev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Enchev usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 124 | 39.4% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 86 | 27.3% | 68.0% |
| c6 | 58 | 18.4% | 49.1% |
| g6 | 23 | 7.3% | 87.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 167 | 72.9% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 56 | 24.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Ivajlo Enchev's chess games
All 1,364 games by Ivajlo Enchev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 624 wins, 489 draws, 251 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 61 | 26/26/9 | 42.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 61 | 27/27/7 | 44.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 48 | 24/18/6 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 31/10/1 | 73.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 34 | 22/7/5 | 64.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 14/12/4 | 46.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 30 | 20/7/3 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 10/12/1 | 43.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 17/12/15 | 38.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 44 | 21/20/3 | 47.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 43 | 11/21/11 | 25.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 12/14/10 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 11/17/6 | 32.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 18/5/1 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 13/8/2 | 56.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Romain Edouard | 2,658 | 20th EU-ch | D24 |
| Feb 2019 | Christian Bauer | 2,647 | 35th Cappelle Open | E61 |
| Feb 2025 | Karthik Venkataraman | 2,600 | 41st Cappelle Open | E35 |
| Apr 2013 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,566 | ch-BUL 77th | A61 |
| Mar 2021 | Conrad Holt | 2,549 | Titled Tue | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 72 | 40 | 2,370 |
| ch-BUL | 2025 | 42 | 19 | 2,342 |
| ch-BUL U26 | 2012 | 28 | 22 | 2,407 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,388 |
| Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,414 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,505 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Momchil Nikolov (30 games) · Radoslav Dimitrov (17 games) · Vasil Spasov (14 games) · Vladimir Petkov (12 games) · Martin Petrov (11 games) · Sasho Nikolov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivajlo Enchev's chess games?
1,364 games by Ivajlo Enchev, from Oct 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 Ivajlo Enchev has played.
What does Ivajlo Enchev play on the first move as White?
Across 679 games with White in our database, Ivajlo Enchev opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivajlo Enchev answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ivajlo Enchev play as White?
As White, Ivajlo Enchev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 42.6% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (48 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 679 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivajlo Enchev play as Black?
As Black, Ivajlo Enchev most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 685 games.
What is Ivajlo Enchev's FIDE rating?
Ivajlo Enchev is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,432 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,508 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Ivajlo Enchev played?
Our database contains 1,364 games by Ivajlo Enchev, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 624 wins, 489 draws, 251 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivajlo Enchev?
1,364 games by Ivajlo Enchev 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.