Prepare against Ljubomir Ivanov
BGR · World #64,674 classical · FIDE ID 2903776
When preparing against Ljubomir Ivanov, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 151 games by Ljubomir Ivanov, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ljubomir Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubomir Ivanov 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 | 1,839 | 2,049 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,899 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 51 | 25 | 75 | 33.8% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 12 | 39 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 13 | 36 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubomir Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubomir Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 65.8% | 33.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 26.3% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 33.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (19.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 56.1% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 29.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
Ljubomir Ivanov's chess games
All 151 games by Ljubomir Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 25 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Dian Dimov | 2,289 | 12th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial B | B10 |
| Jan 2010 | Yanko Panayotov | 2,219 | ch-BUL sf | E15 |
| Sep 2010 | Petar Janchev | 2,210 | Belogradchik Open | A46 |
| Feb 2011 | Borislav Ivanov | 2,201 | 75th ch-BUL sf | D48 |
| Feb 2011 | Nikolaj Sotirov | 2,123 | 75th ch-BUL sf | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,039 |
| Primorsko Open | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 1,864 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,907 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,752 |
| 75th ch-BUL sf | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,864 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubomir Ivanov's chess games?
151 games by Ljubomir Ivanov, from Jan 2008 to Aug 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 Ljubomir Ivanov has played.
What does Ljubomir Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Ljubomir Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubomir Ivanov answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ljubomir Ivanov play as White?
As White, Ljubomir Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubomir Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Ljubomir Ivanov most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Ljubomir Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Ljubomir Ivanov is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Ljubomir Ivanov played?
Our database contains 151 games by Ljubomir Ivanov, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 25 draws, 75 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubomir Ivanov?
151 games by Ljubomir Ivanov 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.