Prepare against Plamen Mladenov
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,508 classical · FIDE ID 2906198
When preparing against Plamen Mladenov, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 507 games by Plamen Mladenov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Plamen Mladenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Plamen Mladenov 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 | 2,359 | 2,425 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,355 | 2,362 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,389 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 507 | 218 | 158 | 131 | 43.0% |
| As White | 265 | 118 | 88 | 59 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 242 | 100 | 70 | 72 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Plamen Mladenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Plamen Mladenov's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 50.2% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 80 | 30.2% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 25 | 9.4% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 7.9% | 54.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Bg5 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mladenov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 75.4% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 15.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 51.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 29 | 37.7% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Plamen Mladenov's chess games
All 507 games by Plamen Mladenov 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: 218 wins, 158 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 39 | 19/11/9 | 48.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 55 | 28/9/18 | 50.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Julian Radulski | 2,570 | 34th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | B08 |
| Apr 2008 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,528 | 9th ch-EU | E12 |
| Apr 2008 | Krisztian Szabo | 2,507 | 9th ch-EU | D05 |
| Sep 2011 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,487 | 9th Amantea Open A | D76 |
| Oct 2007 | Marian Petrov | 2,486 | 57th chT-BUL | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL U26 | 2011 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,337 |
| ch-BUL sf | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2006 | 16 | 10 | 2,249 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 16 | 7 | 2,166 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 2,388 |
| ch-BUL 72nd | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Plamen Mladenov's chess games?
507 games by Plamen Mladenov, 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 Plamen Mladenov has played.
What does Plamen Mladenov play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Plamen Mladenov opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Plamen Mladenov answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Plamen Mladenov play as White?
As White, Plamen Mladenov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Plamen Mladenov play as Black?
As Black, Plamen Mladenov most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Plamen Mladenov's FIDE rating?
Plamen Mladenov is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess, 2,355 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Plamen Mladenov played?
Our database contains 507 games by Plamen Mladenov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 158 draws, 131 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Plamen Mladenov?
507 games by Plamen Mladenov 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.