Prepare against Pavel Yanev
BGR · World #8,834 classical · FIDE ID 2910756
Our database contains 44 games by Pavel Yanev, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Yanev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Yanev 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 | 2,276 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,281 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,263 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 40.9% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Yanev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Yanev's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Yanev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Yanev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Yanev usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Yanev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Pavel Yanev's chess games
All 44 games by Pavel Yanev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Predrag Nikac | 2,313 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B33 |
| May 2020 | Dimitrios Papakonstantinou | 2,250 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | B32 |
| May 2020 | Evgueny Fedorov | 2,236 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B02 |
| Jul 2026 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,223 | Shumen Rapid 2026 | E43 |
| Jul 2026 | Valentin Panbukchian | 2,219 | Shumen Rapid 2026 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,279 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Final | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,139 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,452 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,362 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 5 | 5 | 2,513 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
| Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Yanev's chess games?
44 games by Pavel Yanev, from Apr 2007 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 Pavel Yanev has played.
What does Pavel Yanev play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pavel Yanev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Yanev answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Yanev play as White?
As White, Pavel Yanev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Yanev play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Yanev most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Pavel Yanev's FIDE rating?
Pavel Yanev is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Pavel Yanev played?
Our database contains 44 games by Pavel Yanev, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Yanev?
44 games by Pavel Yanev 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.