Prepare against Radoslav Dimitrov
GM · BGR · World #774 classical · FIDE ID 2908549
When preparing against Radoslav Dimitrov, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 17.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 1,435 games by Radoslav Dimitrov, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Radoslav Dimitrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radoslav Dimitrov 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 | 2,475 | 2,535 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,486 | 2,488 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,484 | 2,525 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,435 | 649 | 487 | 299 | 45.2% |
| As White | 724 | 354 | 237 | 133 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 711 | 295 | 250 | 166 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radoslav Dimitrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radoslav Dimitrov's side.
First moves as White (724 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 327 | 45.2% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 161 | 22.2% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 137 | 18.9% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 5.1% | 60.8% |
| Nc3 | 28 | 3.9% | 89.3% |
| b3 | 26 | 3.6% | 67.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 64.4% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nc3 (64.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nc3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nc3 (61.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dimitrov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 118 | 35.3% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 86 | 25.7% | 68.6% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 13.2% | 73.9% |
| g6 | 20 | 6.0% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 5.7% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 5.1% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 47.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 66 | 26.4% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 20 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.4% | 63.6% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 4.0% | 90.0% |
Radoslav Dimitrov's chess games
All 1,435 games by Radoslav Dimitrov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Sep 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: 649 wins, 487 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 95 | 47/31/17 | 49.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 86 | 41/25/20 | 47.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 47 | 17/24/6 | 36.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 44 | 24/11/9 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 13/9/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 16/9/1 | 61.5% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 25 | 17/2/6 | 68.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 19 | 16/0/3 | 84.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 56 | 14/20/22 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 20/20/4 | 45.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 44 | 28/9/7 | 63.6% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 34 | 9/17/8 | 26.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 6/16/12 | 17.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 17/5/3 | 68.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Yifan Hou | 2,673 | 18th Corsica Masters KO | B10 |
| Oct 2014 | Csaba Balogh | 2,660 | 18th Corsica Masters Open | B12 |
| Feb 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,659 | 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | B23 |
| Oct 2014 | Romain Edouard | 2,659 | 18th Corsica Masters Open | E21 |
| Oct 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,650 | 18th Corsica Masters Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,405 |
| Liffre Open | 2024 | 23 | 17 | 2,508 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 22 | 11 | 2,287 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,429 |
| Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial | 2023 | 20 | 16 | 2,392 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,397 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 2,500 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,478 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Momchil Nikolov (36 games) · Vasil Spasov (26 games) · Ivajlo Enchev (17 games) · Martin Petrov (17 games) · Spas Kozhuharov (11 games) · Sasho Nikolov (10 games) · Lachezar Yordanov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radoslav Dimitrov's chess games?
1,435 games by Radoslav Dimitrov, from Jul 2004 to Sep 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 Radoslav Dimitrov has played.
What does Radoslav Dimitrov play on the first move as White?
Across 724 games with White in our database, Radoslav Dimitrov opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radoslav Dimitrov answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Radoslav Dimitrov play as White?
As White, Radoslav Dimitrov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (95 games, 49.5% win rate); English Opening (86 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (47 games, 36.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 724 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radoslav Dimitrov play as Black?
As Black, Radoslav Dimitrov most often plays: Indian Defense (56 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (44 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 711 games.
What is Radoslav Dimitrov's FIDE rating?
Radoslav Dimitrov is currently rated 2,475 in classical chess, 2,486 in rapid and 2,484 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,535 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Radoslav Dimitrov played?
Our database contains 1,435 games by Radoslav Dimitrov, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 649 wins, 487 draws, 299 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radoslav Dimitrov?
1,435 games by Radoslav Dimitrov 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.