Prepare against Nikolay Iordanov
BGR · World #23,715 classical · FIDE ID 2906503
When preparing against Nikolay Iordanov, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 36 games by Nikolay Iordanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Iordanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Iordanov 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 | 2,028 | 2,256 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,210 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,239 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
| As White | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Iordanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Iordanov's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Iordanov usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Iordanov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Iordanov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Iordanov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Nikolay Iordanov's chess games
All 36 games by Nikolay Iordanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Radoslav Dimitrov | 2,501 | chT-BUL Blitz | B00 |
| Oct 2004 | Sebastien Cossin | 2,395 | 03rd Rosny sous Bois | A05 |
| Oct 2004 | Emil Bogdanov | 2,234 | 03rd Rosny sous Bois | B23 |
| Dec 2004 | Armel Brossard | 2,233 | chT2-FRA 0405 | D55 |
| Jan 2010 | Marc Gollain | 2,195 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03rd Rosny sous Bois | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| chT1A-FRA 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,177 |
| 30th Syre Memorial Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,099 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,460 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,295 |
| 31st Syre Memorial Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,198 |
| chT2-FRA 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Iordanov's chess games?
36 games by Nikolay Iordanov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Nikolay Iordanov has played.
What does Nikolay Iordanov play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Nikolay Iordanov opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.e3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Iordanov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Iordanov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Iordanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Iordanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Iordanov most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nikolay Iordanov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Iordanov is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Nikolay Iordanov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Nikolay Iordanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Iordanov?
36 games by Nikolay Iordanov 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.