Prepare against Margarit Atanasov
BGR · World #24,432 classical · FIDE ID 2909260
Our database contains 88 games by Margarit Atanasov, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Margarit Atanasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarit Atanasov 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 | 2,022 | 2,106 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,011 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,142 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 25.0% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarit Atanasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarit Atanasov's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Atanasov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Margarit Atanasov's chess games
All 88 games by Margarit Atanasov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Frangiskos Sigalas | 2,216 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | B33 |
| Aug 2011 | Varban Varbanov | 2,127 | 26th Teteven Open | D94 |
| Feb 2020 | Stavros Abelakiotis | 2,037 | 4th Petroupoli Dias CM | A46 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexandros Leftheriotis | 2,032 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | B33 |
| May 2025 | Gavin Melaugh | 2,022 | Malahide Millennium Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Petroupoli Dias CM 2nd | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,174 |
| 4th Petroupoli Dias CM | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| Malahide Millennium Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| 1st Stara Zagora Beroe Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| 26th Teteven Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| Petroupoli Dias CM 1st | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarit Atanasov's chess games?
88 games by Margarit Atanasov, from Sep 2009 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 Margarit Atanasov has played.
What does Margarit Atanasov play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Margarit Atanasov opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarit Atanasov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Margarit Atanasov play as White?
As White, Margarit Atanasov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarit Atanasov play as Black?
As Black, Margarit Atanasov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Margarit Atanasov's FIDE rating?
Margarit Atanasov is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Margarit Atanasov played?
Our database contains 88 games by Margarit Atanasov, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarit Atanasov?
88 games by Margarit Atanasov 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.