Prepare against Martin Dimitrov
BGR · World #10,822 classical · FIDE ID 2924099
Our database contains 54 games by Martin Dimitrov, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Dimitrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Dimitrov 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 29 | 4 | 21 | 53.7% |
| As White | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 81.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Dimitrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Dimitrov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 84.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 84.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Martin Dimitrov's chess games
All 54 games by Martin Dimitrov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Valentin Panbukchian | 2,239 | 47th Georgi Tringov | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Metodi Stoinev | 2,130 | 47th Georgi Tringov | C44 |
| Oct 2021 | Jernej Kozlovic | 2,013 | ch-EU Hybrid U12 | C29 |
| Feb 2023 | Simeon Trendafilov | 1,935 | ch-BUL U20 | D20 |
| Feb 2023 | Lazar Nasar | 1,909 | ch-BUL U20 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U08 15th | 2017 | 9 | 9 | 1,526 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,646 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,721 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,320 |
| 27th ch-EU U08 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,520 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,036 |
| 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Dimitrov's chess games?
54 games by Martin Dimitrov, from Jun 2016 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 Martin Dimitrov has played.
What does Martin Dimitrov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Martin Dimitrov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Dimitrov answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Dimitrov play as White?
As White, Martin Dimitrov's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Dimitrov play as Black?
As Black, Martin Dimitrov most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Martin Dimitrov's FIDE rating?
Martin Dimitrov is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Martin Dimitrov played?
Our database contains 54 games by Martin Dimitrov, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Dimitrov?
54 games by Martin Dimitrov 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.