Prepare against Kiril Badev
FM · BGR · World #15,531 classical · FIDE ID 2901986
Our database contains 594 games by Kiril Badev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kiril Badev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kiril Badev 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 | 2,100 | 2,396 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,423 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,352 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 594 | 267 | 136 | 191 | 44.9% |
| As White | 294 | 151 | 64 | 79 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 300 | 116 | 72 | 112 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kiril Badev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kiril Badev's side.
First moves as White (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 256 | 87.1% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 27 | 9.2% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Badev usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Badev usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Badev usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Badev usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Badev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Badev usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 57.6% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 31 | 22.3% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 6.5% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 64.2% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.3% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.4% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Kiril Badev's chess games
All 594 games by Kiril Badev 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: 267 wins, 136 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 47 | 27/10/10 | 57.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 18/4/6 | 64.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/6/15 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,593 | ch-Paris | B50 |
| Apr 2010 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,550 | ch-BUL 74th | B43 |
| Jun 2015 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,525 | 64th chT-BUL | A54 |
| Mar 2006 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,517 | Bar Sozina Open | B22 |
| Oct 2005 | Stanislav Savchenko | 2,506 | chT-BUL 55th | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,388 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 20 | 11 | 2,392 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,217 |
| ch-BUL 74th | 2010 | 13 | 1.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,372 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Nis Mediana | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Georgi Filev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kiril Badev's chess games?
594 games by Kiril Badev, 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 Kiril Badev has played.
What does Kiril Badev play on the first move as White?
Across 294 games with White in our database, Kiril Badev opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kiril Badev answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Kiril Badev play as White?
As White, Kiril Badev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 57.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Vienna Game (22 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 294 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kiril Badev play as Black?
As Black, Kiril Badev most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Kiril Badev's FIDE rating?
Kiril Badev is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Kiril Badev played?
Our database contains 594 games by Kiril Badev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 136 draws, 191 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kiril Badev?
594 games by Kiril Badev 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.