Prepare against Ivan Georgiev
BGR · World #55,116 classical · FIDE ID 2918714
Our database contains 61 games by Ivan Georgiev, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Georgiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Georgiev 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 | 1,873 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 31.1% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Georgiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Georgiev's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 73.3% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Ivan Georgiev's chess games
All 61 games by Ivan Georgiev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Eamonn O'Molloy | 1,943 | Hampstead Open U2200 03 | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Paul G Jackson | 1,909 | High Wycombe e2e4 Major | C02 |
| Feb 2012 | Alan Papier | 1,777 | Brighton e2e4 Major B | B38 |
| May 2013 | Silas Peck | 1,713 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | B48 |
| Feb 2013 | Niall Doran | 1,692 | Brighton e2e4 Major | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton e2e4 Major B | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,801 |
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,742 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,779 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| High Wycombe e2e4 Major | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 04 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Georgiev's chess games?
61 games by Ivan Georgiev, from Jul 2011 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 Ivan Georgiev has played.
What does Ivan Georgiev play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ivan Georgiev opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Georgiev answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Ivan Georgiev play as White?
As White, Ivan Georgiev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Georgiev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Georgiev most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ivan Georgiev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Georgiev is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ivan Georgiev played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ivan Georgiev, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Georgiev?
61 games by Ivan Georgiev 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.