Prepare against Nikola Velikov
BGR · World #20,010 classical · FIDE ID 2932474
Our database contains 90 games by Nikola Velikov, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Velikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Velikov 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 | 2,057 | 2,057 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,042 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,868 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 20 | 26 | 44 | 22.2% |
| As White | 43 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Velikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Velikov's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 34.9% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 30.2% | 19.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Velikov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Velikov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Velikov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 19.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Velikov usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Velikov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Velikov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 36.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Nikola Velikov's chess games
All 90 games by Nikola Velikov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Randi-Ioan Gales | 2,281 | 18th Arad Open | E73 |
| May 2025 | Vasileios Dim Katsanis | 2,266 | 1st Sofia Spring | E76 |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Pavlov | 2,095 | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th | A27 |
| Oct 2022 | Charan Sai Kalluri Hari | 1,981 | Skopje Open | A45 |
| Aug 2024 | Svetlen Ivanov | 1,972 | ch-BUL | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Vevcani Lasker U20 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,111 |
| 1st Sofia Spring | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,927 |
| 18th Paracin Open A | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,914 |
| 190th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Velikov's chess games?
90 games by Nikola Velikov, from Oct 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 Nikola Velikov has played.
What does Nikola Velikov play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Nikola Velikov opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Velikov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Velikov play as White?
As White, Nikola Velikov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Velikov play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Velikov most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Nikola Velikov's FIDE rating?
Nikola Velikov is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikola Velikov played?
Our database contains 90 games by Nikola Velikov, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Velikov?
90 games by Nikola Velikov 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.