Prepare against Jeliazko Rusev
BGR · World #8,045 classical · FIDE ID 2903784
Our database contains 58 games by Jeliazko Rusev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeliazko Rusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeliazko Rusev 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 | 2,204 | 2,275 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,248 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,248 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 34.5% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeliazko Rusev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeliazko Rusev's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Rusev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rusev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Rusev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Jeliazko Rusev's chess games
All 58 games by Jeliazko Rusev 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: 20 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Nanko Dobrev | 2,394 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | E14 |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Manolov | 2,325 | ch-BUL sf | C47 |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Dobrev | 2,310 | ch-BUL sf | C47 |
| May 2010 | Ivan Radulov | 2,292 | 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | D18 |
| Jun 2011 | Yordan Stoynov | 2,240 | chT2-BUL | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2011 | 16 | 10 | 2,243 |
| 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-BUL sf | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,754 |
| chT-BUL A 62nd | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeliazko Rusev's chess games?
58 games by Jeliazko Rusev, 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 Jeliazko Rusev has played.
What does Jeliazko Rusev play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jeliazko Rusev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeliazko Rusev answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Jeliazko Rusev play as White?
As White, Jeliazko Rusev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeliazko Rusev play as Black?
As Black, Jeliazko Rusev most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jeliazko Rusev's FIDE rating?
Jeliazko Rusev is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Jeliazko Rusev played?
Our database contains 58 games by Jeliazko Rusev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 25 draws, 13 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeliazko Rusev?
58 games by Jeliazko Rusev 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.