Prepare against Kamen Tachev
BGR · World #121,240 classical · FIDE ID 2904179
When preparing against Kamen Tachev, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Kamen Tachev, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kamen Tachev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamen Tachev 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 | 1,670 | 1,723 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,557 | 1,685 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,696 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 24.0% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamen Tachev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamen Tachev's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 28.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tachev usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Tachev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tachev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Tachev usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tachev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Kamen Tachev's chess games
All 50 games by Kamen Tachev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Iliya Zhelyazkov | 1,744 | 8th Varna Open B | B07 |
| Jun 2009 | Radoslav Kovachev | 1,663 | 3rd Varna Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Varna Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 5th Varna Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,895 |
| 3rd Varna Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,700 |
| 8th Varna Open B | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 9th Varna Open B | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| Varna U2200 Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,384 |
| 7th Varna Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamen Tachev's chess games?
50 games by Kamen Tachev, from Sep 2009 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 Kamen Tachev has played.
What does Kamen Tachev play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Kamen Tachev opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamen Tachev answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kamen Tachev play as White?
As White, Kamen Tachev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamen Tachev play as Black?
As Black, Kamen Tachev most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Kamen Tachev's FIDE rating?
Kamen Tachev is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess, 1,557 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (May 2010).
How many games has Kamen Tachev played?
Our database contains 50 games by Kamen Tachev, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamen Tachev?
50 games by Kamen Tachev 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.