Prepare against Momchil Kosev
DEU · World #26,333 classical · FIDE ID 12975982
When preparing against Momchil Kosev, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Momchil Kosev, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Momchil Kosev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Momchil Kosev 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 | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 31 | 42 | 34 | 29.0% |
| As White | 53 | 18 | 23 | 12 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Momchil Kosev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Momchil Kosev's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 49.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 20.8% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 15.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 15.1% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Kosev usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kosev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kosev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kosev usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kosev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kosev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 76.5% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
Momchil Kosev's chess games
All 107 games by Momchil Kosev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 31 wins, 42 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Ferenc Berebora | 2,394 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | A63 |
| Aug 2024 | Julian-Frank Reuter | 2,091 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Marc Richters | 1,931 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E69 |
| Jun 2019 | Erik Simukov | 1,904 | ch-GER U14 | B92 |
| May 2016 | David Musiolik | 1,838 | ch-GER U12 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 22 | 13 | 1,427 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,739 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,039 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,789 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,353 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,749 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Momchil Kosev's chess games?
107 games by Momchil Kosev, from Mar 2016 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 Momchil Kosev has played.
What does Momchil Kosev play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Momchil Kosev opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Momchil Kosev answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Momchil Kosev play as White?
As White, Momchil Kosev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Momchil Kosev play as Black?
As Black, Momchil Kosev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Momchil Kosev's FIDE rating?
Momchil Kosev is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Momchil Kosev played?
Our database contains 107 games by Momchil Kosev, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 42 draws, 34 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Momchil Kosev?
107 games by Momchil Kosev 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.