Prepare against Josif Velev
BGR · World #40,677 classical · FIDE ID 2907097
Our database contains 44 games by Josif Velev, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josif Velev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josif Velev 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 | 1,932 | 2,050 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 2,057 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,962 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 38.6% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josif Velev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josif Velev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Velev usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Velev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Velev usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Velev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Velev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Velev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Josif Velev's chess games
All 44 games by Josif Velev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Milko Popchev | 2,281 | Primorsko Open | D78 |
| Jun 2008 | Rumen Angelov | 2,245 | 1st Kozloduy Open | B22 |
| Aug 2014 | Borivoje Trickovic | 2,231 | 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | B03 |
| Jun 2015 | Yordan Stoynov | 2,218 | 64th chT2-BUL | C62 |
| Jun 2015 | Aleksandar Gavazov | 2,195 | 64th chT2-BUL | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| Primorsko Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| 1st Kozloduy Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,121 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,371 |
| 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,051 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,953 |
| 3rd Pleven Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josif Velev's chess games?
44 games by Josif Velev, from Oct 2008 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 Josif Velev has played.
What does Josif Velev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Josif Velev opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josif Velev answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Josif Velev play as White?
As White, Josif Velev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josif Velev play as Black?
As Black, Josif Velev most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Josif Velev's FIDE rating?
Josif Velev is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Josif Velev played?
Our database contains 44 games by Josif Velev, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josif Velev?
44 games by Josif Velev 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.