Prepare against Marin Kiryakov
Canada · World #53,807 classical · FIDE ID 2633078
Our database contains 32 games by Marin Kiryakov, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marin Kiryakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marin Kiryakov 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 | 1,878 | 1,895 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,677 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marin Kiryakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marin Kiryakov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kiryakov usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kiryakov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kiryakov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Marin Kiryakov's chess games
All 32 games by Marin Kiryakov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Kai Richardson | 2,042 | ch-CAN U16 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Ramesan,Raunak Amit | 1,990 | Quebec Open 2026 | B92 |
| Jul 2026 | Luksza,A | 1,974 | Quebec Open 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2024 | Tony Lu | 1,942 | Montreal Maplewood Cup | C00 |
| Sep 2025 | Yash Darvekar | 1,934 | Montreal Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Montreal Maplewood Cup | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,708 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,581 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marin Kiryakov's chess games?
32 games by Marin Kiryakov, from Sep 2023 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 Marin Kiryakov has played.
What does Marin Kiryakov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Marin Kiryakov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marin Kiryakov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marin Kiryakov play as White?
As White, Marin Kiryakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marin Kiryakov play as Black?
As Black, Marin Kiryakov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Marin Kiryakov's FIDE rating?
Marin Kiryakov is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Marin Kiryakov played?
Our database contains 32 games by Marin Kiryakov, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marin Kiryakov?
32 games by Marin Kiryakov 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.