Prepare against Krasimir Brankov
FM · Serbia · World #8,329 classical · FIDE ID 2900866
Our database contains 126 games by Krasimir Brankov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krasimir Brankov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krasimir Brankov 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 | 2,199 | 2,332 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,319 | Feb 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,337 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 42 | 58 | 26 | 33.3% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 30 | 8 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krasimir Brankov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krasimir Brankov's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 96.8% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Brankov usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Brankov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Brankov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Brankov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 44.8% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 41.4% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Krasimir Brankov's chess games
All 126 games by Krasimir Brankov 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: 42 wins, 58 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jakob Meister | 2,460 | Elenite Open | E74 |
| Sep 2004 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,419 | 3rd Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D13 |
| Oct 2025 | M Livaja | 2,278 | 1st Liga Central SRB | D86 |
| Sep 2004 | Todor Bonev | 2,250 | 3rd Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B07 |
| May 2022 | Arun Dixit | 2,238 | PNWCC vs Europe Hybrid 2005 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 14 | 8 | 2,330 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,372 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,411 |
| 43rd Thessaloniki White Tower Open A | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
| Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,145 |
| 58th chT2-BUL | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krasimir Brankov's chess games?
126 games by Krasimir Brankov, 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 Brankov has played.
What does Krasimir Brankov play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Krasimir Brankov opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krasimir Brankov answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Krasimir Brankov play as White?
As White, Krasimir Brankov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krasimir Brankov play as Black?
As Black, Krasimir Brankov most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Krasimir Brankov's FIDE rating?
Krasimir Brankov is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Krasimir Brankov played?
Our database contains 126 games by Krasimir Brankov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 58 draws, 26 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krasimir Brankov?
126 games by Krasimir Brankov 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.