Prepare against Petar Delchev
BGR · World #19,576 classical · FIDE ID 2903873
Our database contains 78 games by Petar Delchev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petar Delchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petar Delchev 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 | 2,061 | 2,275 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,257 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,275 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 32 | 22 | 24 | 41.0% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petar Delchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petar Delchev's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 51.3% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 33.3% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Delchev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Petar Delchev's chess games
All 78 games by Petar Delchev 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Petar Drenchev | 2,345 | 65th ch-BUL | A55 |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Stoynov | 2,305 | 62nd chT-BUL B | B30 |
| Nov 2003 | Rumen Kostadinov | 2,294 | chT-BUL | A42 |
| Sep 2014 | Miroslav Tonchev | 2,282 | chT2-BUL | B07 |
| Oct 2025 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,231 | 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,179 |
| Wch U16 | 1992 | 10 | 4 | 2,298 |
| 65th ch-BUL | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,275 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,298 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,282 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,301 |
| 1st Kardzhali International Blitz | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petar Delchev's chess games?
78 games by Petar Delchev, 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 Petar Delchev has played.
What does Petar Delchev play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Petar Delchev opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petar Delchev answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does Petar Delchev play as White?
As White, Petar Delchev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petar Delchev play as Black?
As Black, Petar Delchev most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Petar Delchev's FIDE rating?
Petar Delchev is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Petar Delchev played?
Our database contains 78 games by Petar Delchev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petar Delchev?
78 games by Petar Delchev 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.