Prepare against Krasimir Gerasimov
Slovakia · World #128,136 classical · FIDE ID 14915758
When preparing against Krasimir Gerasimov, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Krasimir Gerasimov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krasimir Gerasimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krasimir Gerasimov 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 | 1,652 | 1,830 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,714 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 18.9% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krasimir Gerasimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krasimir Gerasimov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 55.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Gerasimov usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gerasimov usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gerasimov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gerasimov usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gerasimov usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Gerasimov usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Krasimir Gerasimov's chess games
All 37 games by Krasimir Gerasimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Ladislav Paluch | 1,835 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | E76 |
| Oct 2021 | Patrik Kucik | 1,586 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | D13 |
| Mar 2007 | Gabriela Starzecova | 1,441 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | A28 |
| Feb 2022 | Miroslav Petrus | 1,296 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | B06 |
| Oct 2021 | Said Mobarsham | 1,000 | chT2D-SVK 2122 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,961 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,527 |
| chT2D-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,631 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,781 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,565 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krasimir Gerasimov's chess games?
37 games by Krasimir Gerasimov, from Jul 2008 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 Gerasimov has played.
What does Krasimir Gerasimov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Krasimir Gerasimov opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.g3 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krasimir Gerasimov answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Krasimir Gerasimov play as White?
As White, Krasimir Gerasimov's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krasimir Gerasimov play as Black?
As Black, Krasimir Gerasimov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Krasimir Gerasimov's FIDE rating?
Krasimir Gerasimov is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Krasimir Gerasimov played?
Our database contains 37 games by Krasimir Gerasimov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krasimir Gerasimov?
37 games by Krasimir Gerasimov 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.