Prepare against Ivan Kochiev
CM · BGR · World #9,546 classical · FIDE ID 2917890
Our database contains 1,229 games by Ivan Kochiev, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Kochiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Kochiev 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 | 2,177 | 2,190 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,296 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,229 | 559 | 104 | 566 | 45.5% |
| As White | 617 | 320 | 49 | 248 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 612 | 239 | 55 | 318 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Kochiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Kochiev's side.
First moves as White (617 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 595 | 96.4% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 1.5% | 72.2% |
| g4 | 8 | 1.3% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kochiev usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kochiev usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kochiev usually continues d4 (53.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kochiev usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kochiev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 162 | 55.1% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 83 | 28.2% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 96.3% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ivan Kochiev's chess games
All 1,229 games by Ivan Kochiev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 559 wins, 104 draws, 566 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 163 | 86/11/66 | 52.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 33/8/19 | 55.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 50 | 23/6/21 | 46.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 43 | 29/2/12 | 67.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 14/1/14 | 48.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 13/0/6 | 68.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 105 | 35/10/60 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 87 | 28/11/48 | 32.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 38 | 25/2/11 | 65.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 37 | 14/3/20 | 37.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/5/16 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 15/1/15 | 48.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/2/18 | 35.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A62 | Catalan | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,786 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| May 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Jun 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,672 | Titled Tue Late | A70 |
| Jun 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Aug 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,185 | 590 | 2,263 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,926 |
| BL2-Ost 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,238 |
| Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,075 |
| TCh-BUL | 2025 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,526 |
| Piacenza Ruscitti Memorial 2nd | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Kochiev's chess games?
1,229 games by Ivan Kochiev, from May 2012 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 Kochiev has played.
What does Ivan Kochiev play on the first move as White?
Across 617 games with White in our database, Ivan Kochiev opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Kochiev answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivan Kochiev play as White?
As White, Ivan Kochiev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (163 games, 52.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (60 games, 55.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (50 games, 46.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 617 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Kochiev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Kochiev most often plays: Sicilian (105 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (87 games, 32.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (38 games, 65.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 612 games.
What is Ivan Kochiev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Kochiev is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Ivan Kochiev played?
Our database contains 1,229 games by Ivan Kochiev, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 104 draws, 566 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Kochiev?
1,229 games by Ivan Kochiev 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.