Prepare against Kalin Krastev
BGR · World #60,460 classical · FIDE ID 2903857
When preparing against Kalin Krastev, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 43 games by Kalin Krastev, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kalin Krastev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalin Krastev 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 | 1,854 | 1,922 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,943 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 4 | 26 | 30.2% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalin Krastev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalin Krastev's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 29.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 29.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Krastev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Kalin Krastev's chess games
All 43 games by Kalin Krastev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Portuguese Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vasil Spasov | 2,442 | 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | B00 |
| Nov 2009 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,263 | 17th Sofia Baharov Memorial Open | C20 |
| Nov 2009 | Dobrotich Andreev | 2,123 | 17th Sofia Baharov Memorial Open | C68 |
| Aug 2008 | Joseph R Quinn | 1,850 | ch-EU Union U14 | C54 |
| Aug 2008 | Laura Saligo | 1,746 | ch-EU Union U14 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 1st Sofia Nikolov Memorial | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| Sofia CSKA Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,700 |
| 17th Sofia Baharov Memorial Open | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,393 |
| Bansko Open | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,930 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,174 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,847 |
| chT-BUL-B Group qual B | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalin Krastev's chess games?
43 games by Kalin Krastev, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Kalin Krastev has played.
What does Kalin Krastev play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Kalin Krastev opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalin Krastev answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Kalin Krastev play as White?
As White, Kalin Krastev's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalin Krastev play as Black?
As Black, Kalin Krastev most often plays: London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Kalin Krastev's FIDE rating?
Kalin Krastev is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Kalin Krastev played?
Our database contains 43 games by Kalin Krastev, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalin Krastev?
43 games by Kalin Krastev 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.