Prepare against Petar Genov
GM · BGR · World #1,383 classical · FIDE ID 2900211
Our database contains 1,042 games by Petar Genov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petar Genov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petar Genov 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 | 2,418 | 2,501 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,437 | 2,463 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,448 | 2,487 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,042 | 406 | 483 | 153 | 39.0% |
| As White | 522 | 221 | 248 | 53 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 520 | 185 | 235 | 100 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petar Genov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petar Genov's side.
First moves as White (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 356 | 68.3% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 11.5% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 58 | 11.1% | 74.1% |
| e4 | 34 | 6.5% | 66.2% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.5% | 76.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Genov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 181 | 72.4% | 66.6% |
| c6 | 50 | 20.0% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 4.0% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 78.5% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 14.4% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
Petar Genov's chess games
All 1,042 games by Petar Genov 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: 406 wins, 483 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 58 | 22/32/4 | 37.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 51 | 25/19/7 | 49.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 16/18/3 | 43.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 29 | 17/5/7 | 58.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 9/14/0 | 39.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 12/8/0 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 33/27/10 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 58 | 32/20/6 | 55.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 46 | 17/17/12 | 37.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 3/18/7 | 10.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,629 | Zabala Memorial Open | E15 |
| Oct 2003 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,610 | 14th chT-EU | A37 |
| Jun 2003 | Levente Vajda | 2,592 | 4th ch-EU | A05 |
| Sep 2011 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,591 | chT-ESP CECLUB GpA | E69 |
| Jan 1993 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,590 | Heraklio Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 1996 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,437 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,491 |
| Kukes Open | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,395 |
| Mulhouse | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,423 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,515 |
| ch-BUL 71st | 2007 | 13 | 8 | 2,485 |
| Porabka | 1987 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-BUL 63rd | 1999 | 13 | 10 | 2,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petar Genov's chess games?
1,042 games by Petar Genov, 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 Genov has played.
What does Petar Genov play on the first move as White?
Across 521 games with White in our database, Petar Genov opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petar Genov answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Petar Genov play as White?
As White, Petar Genov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 49.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 522 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petar Genov play as Black?
As Black, Petar Genov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (70 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 55.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (46 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 520 games.
What is Petar Genov's FIDE rating?
Petar Genov is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,437 in rapid and 2,448 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Petar Genov played?
Our database contains 1,042 games by Petar Genov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 406 wins, 483 draws, 153 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petar Genov?
1,042 games by Petar Genov 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.