Prepare against Ivaylo Atanasov
BGR · World #117,976 classical · FIDE ID 2923831
When preparing against Ivaylo Atanasov, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 45 games by Ivaylo Atanasov, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivaylo Atanasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivaylo Atanasov 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 | 1,679 | 1,691 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,671 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 37.8% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivaylo Atanasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivaylo Atanasov's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Ivaylo Atanasov's chess games
All 45 games by Ivaylo Atanasov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Ljubomir Ivanov | 1,887 | Primorsko Open A | B17 |
| Sep 2018 | Natalia Grabcheva | 1,649 | Primorsko Open | C01 |
| Sep 2018 | Yordan Stoyanov | 1,457 | Primorsko Open | C41 |
| Sep 2019 | Radoslav Kovachev | 1,447 | Primorsko Open A | D40 |
| Sep 2018 | Georgi Nenchev | 1,442 | Primorsko Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 11 | 6 | 2,239 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,684 |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 06th fin-B | 1980 | 6 | 5.5 | – |
| Primorsko Open A | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,706 |
| IBCA Blind Olympiad 06th Prelim A | 1980 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Primorsko Open B | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,309 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivaylo Atanasov's chess games?
45 games by Ivaylo Atanasov, from Jul 2015 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 Ivaylo Atanasov has played.
What does Ivaylo Atanasov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ivaylo Atanasov opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivaylo Atanasov answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ivaylo Atanasov play as White?
As White, Ivaylo Atanasov's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivaylo Atanasov play as Black?
As Black, Ivaylo Atanasov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ivaylo Atanasov's FIDE rating?
Ivaylo Atanasov is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,691 (May 2017).
How many games has Ivaylo Atanasov played?
Our database contains 45 games by Ivaylo Atanasov, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivaylo Atanasov?
45 games by Ivaylo Atanasov 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.