Prepare against Nikolay Valeriev Hristov
BGR · World #8,833 classical · FIDE ID 2907976
When preparing against Nikolay Valeriev Hristov, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 129 games by Nikolay Valeriev Hristov, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Valeriev Hristov 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 | 2,189 | 2,209 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,132 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 56 | 17 | 56 | 43.4% |
| As White | 65 | 29 | 10 | 26 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 27 | 7 | 30 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 15.4% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hristov usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hristov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hristov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hristov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Hristov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hristov usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 58.1% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 41.9% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's chess games
All 129 games by Nikolay Valeriev Hristov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 17 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Pylyp Lornye | 2,214 | 9th Varna Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Petar Janchev | 2,169 | 9th Varna Open A | E01 |
| Jan 2010 | Steljan Georgiev | 2,167 | ch-BUL sf | A52 |
| Mar 2023 | Rostislav Raev | 2,132 | Sofia Accedia Open | A57 |
| Sep 2011 | Michal Novak | 2,125 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 17 | 8 | 2,064 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,978 |
| Wch U08 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 1,351 |
| Varna Open U16 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,835 |
| 2nd Bobotsov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| Sofia Accedia Open | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| Sofia CSKA-Thessaloniki U14 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's chess games?
129 games by Nikolay Valeriev Hristov, from Oct 2008 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 Valeriev Hristov has played.
What does Nikolay Valeriev Hristov play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Nikolay Valeriev Hristov opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Valeriev Hristov answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Valeriev Hristov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Valeriev Hristov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Valeriev Hristov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Nikolay Valeriev Hristov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Valeriev Hristov is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Nikolay Valeriev Hristov played?
Our database contains 129 games by Nikolay Valeriev Hristov, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 17 draws, 56 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Valeriev Hristov?
129 games by Nikolay Valeriev Hristov 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.