Prepare against Kiril Georgiev
GM · BGR · World #450 classical · FIDE ID 2900017
When preparing against Kiril Georgiev, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 25.5% over 55 games.
Our database contains 3,662 games by Kiril Georgiev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kiril Georgiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kiril Georgiev 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 | 2,520 | 2,689 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,554 | 2,686 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,512 | 2,725 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,662 | 1,605 | 1,525 | 531 | 43.8% |
| As White | 1,844 | 922 | 713 | 208 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 1,818 | 683 | 812 | 323 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kiril Georgiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kiril Georgiev's side.
First moves as White (1,844 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,106 | 60.0% | 69.5% |
| Nf3 | 289 | 15.7% | 71.6% |
| e4 | 266 | 14.4% | 66.2% |
| c4 | 172 | 9.3% | 69.2% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.4% | 85.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Georgiev usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (779 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 464 | 59.6% | 66.2% |
| e5 | 265 | 34.0% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 24 | 3.1% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.6% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (701 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 605 | 86.3% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 76 | 10.8% | 49.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Kiril Georgiev's chess games
All 3,662 games by Kiril Georgiev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,605 wins, 1,525 draws, 531 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 231 | 100/108/22 | 43.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 186 | 78/83/25 | 41.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 108 | 65/37/6 | 60.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 90 | 38/41/11 | 42.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 83 | 35/42/6 | 42.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 65 | 30/28/7 | 46.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 61 | 26/24/11 | 42.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 42/11/7 | 70.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 49 | 25/19/5 | 51.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 27/19/3 | 55.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 202 | 63/109/30 | 31.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 156 | 75/56/25 | 48.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 109 | 33/59/17 | 30.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 81 | 29/39/13 | 35.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 81 | 24/44/13 | 29.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 78 | 43/20/15 | 55.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 66 | 28/27/11 | 42.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 57 | 22/26/9 | 38.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 55 | 14/33/8 | 25.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 54 | 24/27/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,763 | Online Olym Div2 C | A29 |
| Jan 1988 | Garry Kasparov | 2,750 | Wch Blitz | A38 |
| Nov 2002 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,743 | Olympiad-35 | E04 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexei Shirov | 2,740 | Pardubice | B70 |
| Jan 1992 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,715 | Biel | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 77 | 41.5 | 2,614 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 63 | 50 | 2,660 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 59 | 38 | 2,669 |
| chT-MNT | 2013 | 46 | 34.5 | 2,708 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 43 | 28.5 | 2,537 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 41 | 17 | 2,494 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 40 | 22 | 2,650 |
| Elenite | 1995 | 40 | 25.5 | 2,691 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksey Dreev (24 games) · Ivan Sokolov (23 games) · Alexander G Beliavsky (23 games) · Vasil Spasov (21 games) · Predrag Nikolic (21 games) · Branko Damljanovic (17 games) · Alexei Shirov (17 games) · Vladislav Nevednichy (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kiril Georgiev's chess games?
3,662 games by Kiril Georgiev, from Apr 2003 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 Kiril Georgiev has played.
What does Kiril Georgiev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,844 games with White in our database, Kiril Georgiev opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kiril Georgiev answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kiril Georgiev play as White?
As White, Kiril Georgiev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (231 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (186 games, 41.9% win rate); English Opening (108 games, 60.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,844 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kiril Georgiev play as Black?
As Black, Kiril Georgiev most often plays: Indian Defense (202 games, 31.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (156 games, 48.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (109 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,818 games.
What is Kiril Georgiev's FIDE rating?
Kiril Georgiev is currently rated 2,520 in classical chess, 2,554 in rapid and 2,512 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,689 (May 2012).
How many games has Kiril Georgiev played?
Our database contains 3,662 games by Kiril Georgiev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,605 wins, 1,525 draws, 531 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kiril Georgiev?
3,662 games by Kiril Georgiev 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.