Prepare against Lachezar Kolev
BGR · World #23,337 classical · FIDE ID 2919788
When preparing against Lachezar Kolev, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 113 games by Lachezar Kolev, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lachezar Kolev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lachezar Kolev 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 | 2,031 | 2,144 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,088 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,039 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 48 | 34 | 31 | 42.5% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lachezar Kolev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lachezar Kolev's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Ne2 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kolev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
Lachezar Kolev's chess games
All 113 games by Lachezar Kolev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Sep 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: 48 wins, 34 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Martin Petrov | 2,512 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | A46 |
| Feb 2023 | Stoyan Or Stoyanov | 2,217 | ch-BUL U20 | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Simeon Trendafilov | 2,045 | Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | D00 |
| Sep 2018 | Kaloyan Todorov | 2,021 | Primorsko Open | C53 |
| Nov 2016 | Dobrotich Andreev | 1,975 | 175th Sofia MGU Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,776 |
| Primorsko Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,994 |
| An Pasan Alcor Christmas | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,743 |
| chT-Tri Buki Children's Cup 2nd | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,954 |
| 164th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,950 |
| 179th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,790 |
| 10th Sofia An Pasan Open | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lachezar Kolev's chess games?
113 games by Lachezar Kolev, from May 2014 to Sep 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 Lachezar Kolev has played.
What does Lachezar Kolev play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Lachezar Kolev opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lachezar Kolev answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Lachezar Kolev play as White?
As White, Lachezar Kolev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lachezar Kolev play as Black?
As Black, Lachezar Kolev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Lachezar Kolev's FIDE rating?
Lachezar Kolev is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Lachezar Kolev played?
Our database contains 113 games by Lachezar Kolev, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 34 draws, 31 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lachezar Kolev?
113 games by Lachezar Kolev 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.