Prepare against Ivor Colev
HRV · World #7,262 classical · FIDE ID 14545705
Our database contains 269 games by Ivor Colev, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivor Colev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivor Colev 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 | 2,220 | 2,284 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,034 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,335 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 117 | 55 | 97 | 43.5% |
| As White | 127 | 66 | 20 | 41 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 51 | 35 | 56 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivor Colev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivor Colev's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Colev usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Colev usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Colev usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 95.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 35 | 72.9% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Ivor Colev's chess games
All 269 games by Ivor Colev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 117 wins, 55 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 13/10/14 | 35.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Teo Tomulic | 2,346 | 32nd chT-CRO Div 1a | B10 |
| Oct 2023 | Matej Blazeka | 2,334 | 31st chT-CRO 1B | B20 |
| Aug 2025 | R Loncar | 2,295 | 14th Split Open | B00 |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Mattenberger | 2,276 | World ol U16 | B43 |
| Aug 2017 | Marko Sokac | 2,275 | Bjelovar Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2023 | 18 | 14 | 1,970 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2021 | 18 | 13 | 1,718 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,261 |
| 30th chT-CRO U20 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,848 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| CRO Topla Voda Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivor Colev's chess games?
269 games by Ivor Colev, from Jul 2015 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 Ivor Colev has played.
What does Ivor Colev play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Ivor Colev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivor Colev answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ivor Colev play as White?
As White, Ivor Colev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivor Colev play as Black?
As Black, Ivor Colev most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Ivor Colev's FIDE rating?
Ivor Colev is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ivor Colev played?
Our database contains 269 games by Ivor Colev, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 55 draws, 97 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivor Colev?
269 games by Ivor Colev 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.