Prepare against Krasimir Bochev
BGR · World #29,087 classical · FIDE ID 2901552
Our database contains 221 games by Krasimir Bochev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krasimir Bochev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krasimir Bochev 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 | 1,991 | 2,183 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,118 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,122 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 70 | 73 | 78 | 31.7% |
| As White | 114 | 44 | 39 | 31 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 107 | 26 | 34 | 47 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krasimir Bochev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krasimir Bochev's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 102 | 89.5% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Bochev usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bochev usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bochev usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Bochev usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Bochev usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 21.2% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 56.8% | 40.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 35.1% | 19.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Krasimir Bochev's chess games
All 221 games by Krasimir Bochev 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: 70 wins, 73 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 21 | 3/5/13 | 14.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Dimitar Dochev | 2,430 | 25th Teteven Open | B27 |
| Nov 2003 | Dimitar Lalev | 2,412 | chT-BUL | D25 |
| Jun 2014 | Liuben Spassov | 2,322 | Albena Masters Open | A35 |
| Jan 1995 | Jordan Kuzev | 2,305 | ch-BUL sf | E11 |
| Jan 1992 | Gospodin Atanasov | 2,300 | chT-BUL | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 24 | 10 | 2,256 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| Kula Open | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,273 |
| Teteven Open | 1991 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,477 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krasimir Bochev's chess games?
221 games by Krasimir Bochev, 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 Krasimir Bochev has played.
What does Krasimir Bochev play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Krasimir Bochev opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krasimir Bochev answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Krasimir Bochev play as White?
As White, Krasimir Bochev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krasimir Bochev play as Black?
As Black, Krasimir Bochev most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Krasimir Bochev's FIDE rating?
Krasimir Bochev is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Krasimir Bochev played?
Our database contains 221 games by Krasimir Bochev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 73 draws, 78 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krasimir Bochev?
221 games by Krasimir Bochev 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.