Prepare against Petko Patev
BGR · World #40,679 classical · FIDE ID 2922061
When preparing against Petko Patev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Petko Patev, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petko Patev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petko Patev 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 | 1,932 | 1,959 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 40 | 11 | 25 | 52.6% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 55.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petko Patev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petko Patev's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Patev usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Patev usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Patev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Petko Patev's chess games
All 76 games by Petko Patev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Petar Orev | 2,305 | Bankia Open | C43 |
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Yatsishin | 2,016 | IBCA EU-ch blind | C41 |
| Aug 2012 | Mihai Dima | 1,944 | 14th IBCA-ol blind | B24 |
| Aug 2012 | Marcus Berggren | 1,933 | 14th IBCA-ol blind | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Dobrotich Andreev | 1,921 | 150th Sofia MGU Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,000 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,003 |
| 10th IBCA Blind Olympiad | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,863 |
| IBCA World Cup 8th | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,752 |
| 4th Sofia MGU Rapid Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,774 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,034 |
| Bankia Open | 1992 | 4 | 2 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petko Patev's chess games?
76 games by Petko Patev, from Sep 2012 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 Patev has played.
What does Petko Patev play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Petko Patev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petko Patev answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Petko Patev play as White?
As White, Petko Patev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petko Patev play as Black?
As Black, Petko Patev most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 56.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Petko Patev's FIDE rating?
Petko Patev is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Petko Patev played?
Our database contains 76 games by Petko Patev, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petko Patev?
76 games by Petko Patev 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.