Prepare against Ognjan Todorov
IM · BGR · World #13,901 classical · FIDE ID 2900521
Our database contains 624 games by Ognjan Todorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ognjan Todorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ognjan Todorov 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 | 2,117 | 2,353 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,150 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 624 | 208 | 252 | 164 | 33.3% |
| As White | 309 | 111 | 131 | 67 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 315 | 97 | 121 | 97 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ognjan Todorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ognjan Todorov's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 208 | 67.3% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 23.6% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 6.8% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Todorov usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Todorov usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Todorov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Todorov usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Todorov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Todorov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 69.6% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 27 | 20.0% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 54.2% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 47 | 39.8% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
Ognjan Todorov's chess games
All 624 games by Ognjan Todorov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 208 wins, 252 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 50 | 19/23/8 | 38.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 2/11/5 | 11.1% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 66 | 31/16/19 | 47.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A32 | English Opening | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,575 | 10th Cappelle Open | A56 |
| Aug 2002 | Artur Kogan | 2,530 | Genova Open 6th | A42 |
| Jan 1994 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,525 | 10th Cappelle Open | A62 |
| Jan 1995 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,515 | 11th Cappelle Open | D30 |
| Jan 1998 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,505 | Saint Quentin Open | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsko Open | 2018 | 26 | 13 | 2,271 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,325 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 23 | 15 | 2,405 |
| ch-BUL | 1994 | 13 | 4 | 2,266 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 2,164 |
| chT-Serbia central | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
| Sofia | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 2,240 |
| Belgrade TS06 GM | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milko Popchev (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ognjan Todorov's chess games?
624 games by Ognjan Todorov, from Apr 2003 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 Ognjan Todorov has played.
What does Ognjan Todorov play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Ognjan Todorov opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ognjan Todorov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ognjan Todorov play as White?
As White, Ognjan Todorov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ognjan Todorov play as Black?
As Black, Ognjan Todorov most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Ognjan Todorov's FIDE rating?
Ognjan Todorov is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ognjan Todorov played?
Our database contains 624 games by Ognjan Todorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 252 draws, 164 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ognjan Todorov?
624 games by Ognjan Todorov 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.