Prepare against Plamen Stefanov
BGR · World #30,090 classical · FIDE ID 2900980
Our database contains 315 games by Plamen Stefanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Plamen Stefanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Plamen Stefanov 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 | 1,985 | 2,286 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,204 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,204 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 107 | 25 | 183 | 34.0% |
| As White | 164 | 57 | 10 | 97 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 151 | 50 | 15 | 86 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Plamen Stefanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Plamen Stefanov's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 98.2% | 37.6% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 37.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stefanov usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Stefanov usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stefanov usually continues d4 (23.8% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stefanov usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stefanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 88.5% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 87.1% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.4% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Plamen Stefanov's chess games
All 315 games by Plamen Stefanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 107 wins, 25 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 42 | 15/5/22 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 7/1/25 | 21.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A41 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Jul 2025 | Va Daskevics | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jul 2025 | Frode Elsness | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Feb 2022 | Andrey Praslov | 2,402 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Jan 2022 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,364 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 237 | 83.5 | 2,032 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| Sofia Accedia Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,872 |
| Primorsko Open B | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,164 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 2,149 |
| 64th chT2-BUL | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,859 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Plamen Stefanov's chess games?
315 games by Plamen Stefanov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Stefanov has played.
What does Plamen Stefanov play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Plamen Stefanov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Plamen Stefanov answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Plamen Stefanov play as White?
As White, Plamen Stefanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Plamen Stefanov play as Black?
As Black, Plamen Stefanov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Plamen Stefanov's FIDE rating?
Plamen Stefanov is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Plamen Stefanov played?
Our database contains 315 games by Plamen Stefanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 25 draws, 183 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Plamen Stefanov?
315 games by Plamen Stefanov 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.