Prepare against Plamen Stoimenov
BGR · World #58,205 classical · FIDE ID 2911485
Our database contains 52 games by Plamen Stoimenov, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Plamen Stoimenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Plamen Stoimenov 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 | 1,862 | 1,976 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,960 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,991 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 15.4% |
| As White | 27 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 7.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Plamen Stoimenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Plamen Stoimenov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 63.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 37.0% | 15.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 26.5% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Stoimenov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Stoimenov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Stoimenov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Stoimenov usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stoimenov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Stoimenov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Plamen Stoimenov's chess games
All 52 games by Plamen Stoimenov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Anton Avramov | 2,193 | chT2-BUL | B07 |
| Aug 2026 | Simeon Trendafilov | 2,169 | 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | A15 |
| Jun 2011 | Gospodin Gospodinov | 2,054 | chT2-BUL | E72 |
| May 2023 | Parvan Asparuhov | 1,969 | Panagyurishte Open 9th | C26 |
| Jun 2011 | Valentin Kamenov | 1,813 | chT2-BUL | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,047 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,904 |
| 58th chT2-BUL | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1,961 |
| Primorsko Open B | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,701 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,989 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
| Panagyurishte Open 9th | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,205 |
| 48th Open G. TRINGOV Memorial | Group A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Plamen Stoimenov's chess games?
52 games by Plamen Stoimenov, from Nov 2011 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 Stoimenov has played.
What does Plamen Stoimenov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Plamen Stoimenov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Plamen Stoimenov answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Plamen Stoimenov play as White?
As White, Plamen Stoimenov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Plamen Stoimenov play as Black?
As Black, Plamen Stoimenov most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Plamen Stoimenov's FIDE rating?
Plamen Stoimenov is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Plamen Stoimenov played?
Our database contains 52 games by Plamen Stoimenov, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Plamen Stoimenov?
52 games by Plamen Stoimenov 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.