Prepare against Plamen Petrov
BGR · World #59,119 classical · FIDE ID 2904071
Our database contains 94 games by Plamen Petrov, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Plamen Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Plamen Petrov 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 | 1,859 | 1,956 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,969 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 28 | 17 | 49 | 29.8% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 10 | 25 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Plamen Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Plamen Petrov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 40.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Plamen Petrov's chess games
All 94 games by Plamen Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | G. Vassiliev | 2,202 | Albena Masters Open | D48 |
| Feb 2012 | Dimitar Mogilarov | 2,189 | 76th ch-BUL sf | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Georgi Georgiev | 2,154 | Sunny Beach Open | C02 |
| Jun 2014 | Nedelcho Cheparinov | 2,152 | Albena Masters Open | D27 |
| Jun 2014 | Madalin Andronescu | 2,132 | Albena Masters Open | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 2,094 |
| Albena Vivacom Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 76th ch-BUL sf | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,844 |
| Sunny Beach Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,124 |
| 1st Sofia MGU Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 17th Sofia CSKA Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Plamen Petrov's chess games?
94 games by Plamen Petrov, from Jul 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 Plamen Petrov has played.
What does Plamen Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Plamen Petrov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Plamen Petrov answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Plamen Petrov play as White?
As White, Plamen Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Plamen Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Plamen Petrov most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Plamen Petrov's FIDE rating?
Plamen Petrov is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Plamen Petrov played?
Our database contains 94 games by Plamen Petrov, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Plamen Petrov?
94 games by Plamen Petrov 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.