Prepare against Kosta Angelov
IM · BGR · World #22,470 classical · FIDE ID 2901218
When preparing against Kosta Angelov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Kosta Angelov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kosta Angelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kosta Angelov 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 | 2,037 | 2,280 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,246 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,261 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 77 | 83 | 106 | 28.9% |
| As White | 135 | 53 | 37 | 45 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 131 | 24 | 46 | 61 | 18.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kosta Angelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kosta Angelov's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 98.5% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Angelov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Angelov usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Angelov usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Angelov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 58.7% | 46.3% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 46.3% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 34.1% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Kosta Angelov's chess games
All 266 games by Kosta Angelov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 77 wins, 83 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60 | 21/18/21 | 35.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,475 | chT-BUL | A42 |
| Oct 2001 | Vladimir Dimitrov | 2,455 | chT-BUL | B06 |
| Jan 1986 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,430 | Elenite Open | E66 |
| Jan 1989 | Andras Bernei | 2,395 | 5th Cappelle Open | D85 |
| Mar 2013 | Valentin Bogdanov | 2,388 | 13th ch-EU Seniors | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 39 | 19 | 2,323 |
| 25th ch-BUL | 1972 | 19 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-BUL24 | 1971 | 19 | 7 | – |
| Primorsko Open | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 2,034 |
| 25th Varna | 1986 | 11 | 2 | 2,185 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,152 |
| 4th Kesarovski Georgiev Mem | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kosta Angelov's chess games?
266 games by Kosta Angelov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kosta Angelov has played.
What does Kosta Angelov play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Kosta Angelov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kosta Angelov answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kosta Angelov play as White?
As White, Kosta Angelov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (60 games, 35.0% win rate); Vienna Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kosta Angelov play as Black?
As Black, Kosta Angelov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 29.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Kosta Angelov's FIDE rating?
Kosta Angelov is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Kosta Angelov played?
Our database contains 266 games by Kosta Angelov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 83 draws, 106 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kosta Angelov?
266 games by Kosta Angelov 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.