Prepare against Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov
FM · BGR · World #8,635 classical · FIDE ID 2907445
Our database contains 292 games by Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov 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 | 2,193 | 2,305 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,261 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,248 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 96 | 33 | 163 | 32.9% |
| As White | 146 | 56 | 14 | 76 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 146 | 40 | 19 | 87 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 61.0% | 40.4% |
| e4 | 57 | 39.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Bf4 (33.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 82.8% | 41.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 87.0% | 26.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov's chess games
All 292 games by Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov 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: 96 wins, 33 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 75 | 26/5/44 | 34.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Apr 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,533 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Feb 2022 | Balazs Csonka | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | E97 |
| Feb 2022 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,470 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 183 | 57.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2006 | 17 | 10 | 2,268 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,044 |
| ch-BUL U18 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 9 | 8 | 2,549 |
| 47th Georgi Tringov | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,045 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov's chess games?
292 games by Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov, 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 Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov has played.
What does Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (75 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov played?
Our database contains 292 games by Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 33 draws, 163 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov?
292 games by Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov 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.