Prepare against Krasimir Rusev
GM · BGR · World #877 classical · FIDE ID 2905434
When preparing against Krasimir Rusev, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,369 games by Krasimir Rusev, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Krasimir Rusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krasimir Rusev 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 | 2,463 | 2,563 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,540 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,538 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,369 | 617 | 516 | 236 | 45.1% |
| As White | 694 | 358 | 245 | 91 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 675 | 259 | 271 | 145 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krasimir Rusev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krasimir Rusev's side.
First moves as White (694 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 542 | 78.1% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 9.1% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 57 | 8.2% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 28 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Rusev usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 155 | 49.4% | 60.6% |
| e6 | 61 | 19.4% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 50 | 15.9% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 31 | 9.9% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 1.9% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 53.5% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 81 | 37.3% | 56.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Krasimir Rusev's chess games
All 1,369 games by Krasimir Rusev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 617 wins, 516 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 75 | 54/11/10 | 72.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 72 | 42/22/8 | 58.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 64 | 29/28/7 | 45.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 19/13/5 | 51.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| D02 | London System | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 12/6/1 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 103 | 46/32/25 | 44.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 60 | 16/34/10 | 26.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 50 | 21/17/12 | 42.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 19/14/6 | 48.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 3/12/6 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Loek van Wely | 2,662 | Olympiad-41 | D15 |
| Nov 2013 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,645 | Kilkenny Masters | E90 |
| Oct 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,630 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Apr 2012 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,622 | ch-BUL | D93 |
| Apr 2009 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,615 | 15th Cutro Open A | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 2025 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,458 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,445 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2017 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2006 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,467 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,458 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 17 | 11 | 2,442 |
| Bar Open | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,454 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 15 | 9 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krasimir Rusev's chess games?
1,369 games by Krasimir Rusev, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Rusev has played.
What does Krasimir Rusev play on the first move as White?
Across 694 games with White in our database, Krasimir Rusev opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krasimir Rusev answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Krasimir Rusev play as White?
As White, Krasimir Rusev's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (75 games, 72.0% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 45.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 694 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krasimir Rusev play as Black?
As Black, Krasimir Rusev most often plays: Sicilian (103 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 26.7% win rate); Philidor (50 games, 42.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 675 games.
What is Krasimir Rusev's FIDE rating?
Krasimir Rusev is currently rated 2,463 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,563 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Krasimir Rusev played?
Our database contains 1,369 games by Krasimir Rusev, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 617 wins, 516 draws, 236 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krasimir Rusev?
1,369 games by Krasimir Rusev 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.