Prepare against Krasimir Krastev
BGR · World #70,057 classical · FIDE ID 2904098
When preparing against Krasimir Krastev, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%).
Our database contains 53 games by Krasimir Krastev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krasimir Krastev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krasimir Krastev 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 | 1,821 | 2,104 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,876 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,876 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 3 | 36 | 26.4% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krasimir Krastev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krasimir Krastev's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 55.6% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 40.7% | 22.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Krastev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krastev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Krastev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Krasimir Krastev's chess games
All 53 games by Krasimir Krastev 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Vasil Iliev | 2,137 | 47th Sofia Hemus Open | C12 |
| Sep 2013 | Mitko Parvanov | 1,932 | 63rd chT-BUL GpB | B01 |
| Nov 2009 | Ivan Georgiev Georgiev | 1,799 | 17th Sofia Baharov Memorial Open | C42 |
| Jul 2009 | Rumen Nikolov | 1,771 | 47th Sofia Hemus Open | B33 |
| Nov 2008 | Marina Harizanova | 1,676 | ch-BUL U26 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUL-ch Students | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,970 |
| ch-BUL U26 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,902 |
| 15th Baharov Memorial Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,913 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,605 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,901 |
| 47th Sofia Hemus Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,987 |
| 16th Sofia CSKA Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,740 |
| 05th Sofia MGU Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krasimir Krastev's chess games?
53 games by Krasimir Krastev, 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 Krastev has played.
What does Krasimir Krastev play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Krasimir Krastev opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krasimir Krastev answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Krasimir Krastev play as White?
As White, Krasimir Krastev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krasimir Krastev play as Black?
As Black, Krasimir Krastev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Krasimir Krastev's FIDE rating?
Krasimir Krastev is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Krasimir Krastev played?
Our database contains 53 games by Krasimir Krastev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krasimir Krastev?
53 games by Krasimir Krastev 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.