Prepare against Metodi Stoinev
BGR · World #11,169 classical · FIDE ID 2901404
Our database contains 668 games by Metodi Stoinev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Metodi Stoinev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Metodi Stoinev 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 | 2,152 | 2,333 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,355 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,267 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 668 | 265 | 158 | 245 | 39.7% |
| As White | 335 | 133 | 76 | 126 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 333 | 132 | 82 | 119 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Metodi Stoinev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Metodi Stoinev's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 326 | 97.3% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Stoinev usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Stoinev usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stoinev usually continues d4 (54.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Stoinev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stoinev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 130 | 94.2% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.1% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 94 | 76.4% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Metodi Stoinev's chess games
All 668 games by Metodi Stoinev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 265 wins, 158 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 74 | 28/13/33 | 37.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 12/6/14 | 37.5% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 71 | 28/18/25 | 39.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,623 | 40th Thessaloniki White Tower Open | B53 |
| Feb 2010 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,583 | 32nd ch-BUL Open | C48 |
| Jul 2024 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,501 | 33rd Kavala Open A | B28 |
| May 2006 | Evgeni Janev | 2,495 | 1st Sofia Open | B06 |
| Sep 2014 | Milen Vasilev | 2,486 | 13th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,330 |
| Tuzla | 1991 | 25 | 12 | 2,345 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2007 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,283 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 15 | 8 | 2,224 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,241 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Metodi Stoinev's chess games?
668 games by Metodi Stoinev, from Apr 2003 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 Metodi Stoinev has played.
What does Metodi Stoinev play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Metodi Stoinev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Metodi Stoinev answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Metodi Stoinev play as White?
As White, Metodi Stoinev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Metodi Stoinev play as Black?
As Black, Metodi Stoinev most often plays: Slav Defense (71 games, 39.4% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Metodi Stoinev's FIDE rating?
Metodi Stoinev is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Metodi Stoinev played?
Our database contains 668 games by Metodi Stoinev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 265 wins, 158 draws, 245 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Metodi Stoinev?
668 games by Metodi Stoinev 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.