Prepare against Lachezar Yordanov
FM · BGR · World #2,884 classical · FIDE ID 2918927
When preparing against Lachezar Yordanov, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 607 games by Lachezar Yordanov, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lachezar Yordanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lachezar Yordanov 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 | 2,344 | 2,391 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,428 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,382 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 607 | 212 | 217 | 178 | 34.9% |
| As White | 305 | 124 | 110 | 71 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 302 | 88 | 107 | 107 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lachezar Yordanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lachezar Yordanov's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 236 | 77.4% | 57.8% |
| b3 | 29 | 9.5% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 5.6% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.6% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 62.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Bb2 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 71.0% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 20 | 14.5% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.5% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 86.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 14.0% | 42.3% |
Lachezar Yordanov's chess games
All 607 games by Lachezar Yordanov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 212 wins, 217 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/11/6 | 41.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 23 | 4/14/5 | 17.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 9/11/13 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,602 | Olympiad-44 | E06 |
| Aug 2019 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,586 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | A58 |
| Jul 2022 | Vahap Sanal | 2,574 | Olympiad-44 | A53 |
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,567 | 43rd Benasque Open | A07 |
| Mar 2025 | Felix Blohberger | 2,534 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 28 | 18 | 2,390 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 2,355 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,297 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,196 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,150 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Momchil Nikolov (11 games) · Radoslav Dimitrov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lachezar Yordanov's chess games?
607 games by Lachezar Yordanov, from May 2012 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 Yordanov has played.
What does Lachezar Yordanov play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Lachezar Yordanov opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lachezar Yordanov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Lachezar Yordanov play as White?
As White, Lachezar Yordanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lachezar Yordanov play as Black?
As Black, Lachezar Yordanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 302 games.
What is Lachezar Yordanov's FIDE rating?
Lachezar Yordanov is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lachezar Yordanov played?
Our database contains 607 games by Lachezar Yordanov, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 217 draws, 178 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lachezar Yordanov?
607 games by Lachezar Yordanov 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.