Prepare against Ivan Petrov
BGR · World #7,676 classical · FIDE ID 2904411
Our database contains 90 games by Ivan Petrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Petrov 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 | 2,211 | 2,211 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,204 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,190 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 37.8% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Petrov's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 72.1% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 25.6% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Ivan Petrov's chess games
All 90 games by Ivan Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 34 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Ilia Tsvetkov | 2,379 | 75th ch-BUL sf | D35 |
| Feb 2004 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,375 | Sofia Hemus Open 02nd | D93 |
| Feb 2004 | Stefan Simeonov | 2,370 | Sofia Hemus Open 02nd | D34 |
| Feb 2004 | Vladimir Vladimirov | 2,267 | Sofia Hemus Open 02nd | C01 |
| Mar 2009 | Mikhail Pavlovskiy | 2,254 | Vladivostok Cup Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL sf | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 20th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| ch-Primorie HL | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 75th ch-BUL sf | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| 2nd Sofia Open | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| Vladivostok Cup Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
| 57th chT-BUL | 2007 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,149 |
| Sofia Hemus Open 02nd | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Petrov's chess games?
90 games by Ivan Petrov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Petrov has played.
What does Ivan Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ivan Petrov opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Petrov answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Ivan Petrov play as White?
As White, Ivan Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Petrov most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Ivan Petrov's FIDE rating?
Ivan Petrov is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ivan Petrov played?
Our database contains 90 games by Ivan Petrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Petrov?
90 games by Ivan Petrov 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.