Prepare against Nikolay Yordanov
BGR · World #23,418 classical · FIDE ID 2906163
Our database contains 261 games by Nikolay Yordanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Yordanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay 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 | 2,030 | 2,257 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,172 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,209 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 84 | 69 | 108 | 32.2% |
| As White | 120 | 36 | 35 | 49 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 48 | 34 | 59 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 95.0% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues c3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Yordanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 56.9% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 29.2% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.8% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Nikolay Yordanov's chess games
All 261 games by Nikolay 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: 84 wins, 69 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 8/13/7 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,475 | chT-BUL 55th | B50 |
| Jan 2012 | Zsivko Bratanov | 2,459 | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | D11 |
| Jan 2012 | Nikolay Milchev | 2,434 | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | C41 |
| Apr 2008 | Gabriel-Andrei Grecescu | 2,423 | 9th ch-EU | B35 |
| May 2008 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,422 | 9th ch-EU | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 18 | 11 | 2,354 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2009 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-BUL 71st | 2007 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2007 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 4th Kesarovski Georgiev Mem | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| 5th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Yordanov's chess games?
261 games by Nikolay 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 Yordanov has played.
What does Nikolay Yordanov play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Nikolay Yordanov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Yordanov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Yordanov play as White?
As White, Nikolay Yordanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ponziani Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Yordanov play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Yordanov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Nikolay Yordanov's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Yordanov is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Nikolay Yordanov played?
Our database contains 261 games by Nikolay Yordanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 69 draws, 108 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Yordanov?
261 games by Nikolay 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.