Prepare against Petko Genov
BGR · World #30,762 classical · FIDE ID 2901579
Our database contains 80 games by Petko Genov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petko Genov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petko 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 | 1,981 | 2,321 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,311 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,235 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 19 | 41 | 20 | 23.8% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 20 | 10 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petko Genov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petko Genov's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 97.6% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Genov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Petko Genov's chess games
All 80 games by Petko Genov 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: 19 wins, 41 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Dimitar I. Donchev | 2,520 | ch-BUL | D85 |
| Jan 1992 | Krasimir Stefanov | 2,405 | ch-BUL sf | A70 |
| Jan 1992 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,370 | ch-BUL sf | D38 |
| Jan 1986 | Ivo Donev | 2,350 | Elenite Open | D55 |
| Jan 1986 | Atanas Kolev | 2,350 | Albena | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 1992 | 13 | 3 | 2,208 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,228 |
| Albena | 1986 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| ch-BUL sf | 1992 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,560 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,152 |
| Primorsko Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petko Genov's chess games?
80 games by Petko Genov, 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 Petko Genov has played.
What does Petko Genov play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Petko Genov opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petko Genov answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Petko Genov play as White?
As White, Petko Genov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petko Genov play as Black?
As Black, Petko Genov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Petko Genov's FIDE rating?
Petko Genov is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (May 2011).
How many games has Petko Genov played?
Our database contains 80 games by Petko Genov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 41 draws, 20 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petko Genov?
80 games by Petko 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.