Prepare against Petar Tsakov
BGR · World #45,595 classical · FIDE ID 2909022
Our database contains 31 games by Petar Tsakov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petar Tsakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petar Tsakov 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 | 1,911 | 2,004 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,969 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petar Tsakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petar Tsakov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Tsakov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Tsakov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Tsakov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tsakov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Petar Tsakov's chess games
All 31 games by Petar Tsakov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Viktor Yermishin | 2,344 | 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A06 |
| Jun 2009 | Ilian Popov | 2,222 | Kozloduy Open rap | C80 |
| Jun 2015 | Sasho Andreev | 2,179 | 64th chT2-BUL | E14 |
| May 2009 | Mariya Vasova | 1,778 | Kula Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| Kozloduy Open rap | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,084 |
| 1st Kozloduy Open | 2008 | 5 | 0 | 1,393 |
| Kula Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,914 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,052 |
| Teteven Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,853 |
| 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petar Tsakov's chess games?
31 games by Petar Tsakov, from Apr 2007 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 Petar Tsakov has played.
What does Petar Tsakov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Petar Tsakov opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petar Tsakov answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petar Tsakov play as White?
As White, Petar Tsakov's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petar Tsakov play as Black?
As Black, Petar Tsakov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Petar Tsakov's FIDE rating?
Petar Tsakov is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Petar Tsakov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Petar Tsakov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petar Tsakov?
31 games by Petar Tsakov 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.