Prepare against Ivan Karadzhov
BGR · World #11,842 classical · FIDE ID 2922568
When preparing against Ivan Karadzhov, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 80 games by Ivan Karadzhov, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Karadzhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Karadzhov 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 | 2,144 | 2,167 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 18 | 19 | 43 | 22.5% |
| As White | 35 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 8 | 24 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Karadzhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Karadzhov's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 82.9% | 25.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 25.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Karadzhov usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Karadzhov usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Karadzhov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Karadzhov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Karadzhov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Karadzhov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Ivan Karadzhov's chess games
All 80 games by Ivan Karadzhov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Domene Mulyukov | 2,271 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | B53 |
| Aug 2026 | Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov | 2,193 | 48th Georgi Tringov | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Adrian Zetocha | 2,173 | ch-EU U16 | D46 |
| Sep 2020 | Deyan Samuil Kostov | 2,140 | Primorsko Open | D00 |
| Oct 2017 | Rumen Kostadinov | 2,086 | 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 12 | 4 | 1,939 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,042 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
| Wch FIDE Online U16 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,950 |
| 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| 15th Paracin Open A | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,222 |
| 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Karadzhov's chess games?
80 games by Ivan Karadzhov, from Mar 2014 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 Ivan Karadzhov has played.
What does Ivan Karadzhov play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ivan Karadzhov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Karadzhov answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ivan Karadzhov play as White?
As White, Ivan Karadzhov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Karadzhov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Karadzhov most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Ivan Karadzhov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Karadzhov is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Ivan Karadzhov played?
Our database contains 80 games by Ivan Karadzhov, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Karadzhov?
80 games by Ivan Karadzhov 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.