Prepare against Mitko Vatkovski
BGR · World #142,506 classical · FIDE ID 2902001
When preparing against Mitko Vatkovski, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Mitko Vatkovski, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mitko Vatkovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mitko Vatkovski 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 | 1,613 | 1,960 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,599 | 1,640 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,625 | 1,671 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 4 | 10 | 31 | 8.9% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mitko Vatkovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mitko Vatkovski's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 100.0% | 23.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 23.9% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vatkovski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Vatkovski usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Vatkovski usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Mitko Vatkovski's chess games
All 45 games by Mitko Vatkovski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 4 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Pyrenees Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Doichin Jordanov | 2,005 | Albena Vivacom Open | A29 |
| Sep 2015 | Yan-Martin Raondi | 1,665 | Albena Vivacom Open | D45 |
| Jun 2015 | Ekaterina Skomorokhina | 1,651 | Golden Sands Open B | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Vivacom Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,855 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 2,000 |
| chT2-BUL | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,938 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1,893 |
| Golden Sands Open B | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| chT-BUL | 2001 | 4 | 0 | 1,980 |
| 9th Varna Open B | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,469 |
| 62nd chT-BUL B | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mitko Vatkovski's chess games?
45 games by Mitko Vatkovski, from Jul 2010 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 Mitko Vatkovski has played.
What does Mitko Vatkovski play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mitko Vatkovski opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mitko Vatkovski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mitko Vatkovski play as White?
As White, Mitko Vatkovski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mitko Vatkovski play as Black?
As Black, Mitko Vatkovski most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Mitko Vatkovski's FIDE rating?
Mitko Vatkovski is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,599 in rapid and 1,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (May 2011).
How many games has Mitko Vatkovski played?
Our database contains 45 games by Mitko Vatkovski, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (8.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mitko Vatkovski?
45 games by Mitko Vatkovski 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.