Prepare against Ivo Vladimirov
BGR · World #37,006 classical · FIDE ID 2907038
When preparing against Ivo Vladimirov, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 46 games by Ivo Vladimirov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Vladimirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Vladimirov 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 | 1,949 | 2,136 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 2,068 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,035 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 30.4% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Vladimirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Vladimirov's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Ivo Vladimirov's chess games
All 46 games by Ivo Vladimirov 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,298 | chT-BUL | A40 |
| Aug 2004 | Anatolij Noskov | 2,265 | Teteven Open | D24 |
| Jun 2014 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,193 | 8th Varna Open B | E32 |
| Apr 2017 | Ionel Luca | 2,089 | 1st Ruse Cup | A14 |
| Apr 2017 | Boris Ivanov | 1,939 | 1st Ruse Cup | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Varna Open B | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 58th chT2-BUL | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,261 |
| 26th Teteven Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,089 |
| 1st Ruse Cup | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| 24th Teteven Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2,094 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,162 |
| chT-BUL | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,263 |
| 9th Varna Open A | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Vladimirov's chess games?
46 games by Ivo Vladimirov, 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 Ivo Vladimirov has played.
What does Ivo Vladimirov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ivo Vladimirov opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Vladimirov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ivo Vladimirov play as White?
As White, Ivo Vladimirov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Vladimirov play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Vladimirov most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ivo Vladimirov's FIDE rating?
Ivo Vladimirov is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ivo Vladimirov played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ivo Vladimirov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Vladimirov?
46 games by Ivo Vladimirov 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.