Prepare against Rosen Yordanov Rusev
FM · BGR · World #4,033 classical · FIDE ID 2904187
Our database contains 85 games by Rosen Yordanov Rusev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rosen Yordanov Rusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rosen Yordanov Rusev 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 | 2,302 | 2,393 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,367 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,356 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 32.9% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 82.9% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (23.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Rusev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rusev usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rusev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Rusev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
Rosen Yordanov Rusev's chess games
All 85 games by Rosen Yordanov Rusev 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,515 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | D74 |
| Nov 2016 | Robin Swinkels | 2,480 | 32nd EU-Cup | D10 |
| Jul 2014 | Todor Todorov | 2,474 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | A41 |
| Jul 2014 | Christophe Sochacki | 2,449 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | B12 |
| Jul 2019 | Veselin Pantev | 2,393 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 16 | 6 | 2,218 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| Wch U14 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | – |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-BEL 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 2,268 |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,365 |
| 58th chT2-BUL | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2-BUL | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rosen Yordanov Rusev's chess games?
85 games by Rosen Yordanov Rusev, 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 Rosen Yordanov Rusev has played.
What does Rosen Yordanov Rusev play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rosen Yordanov Rusev opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rosen Yordanov Rusev answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games).
What openings does Rosen Yordanov Rusev play as White?
As White, Rosen Yordanov Rusev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rosen Yordanov Rusev play as Black?
As Black, Rosen Yordanov Rusev most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Rosen Yordanov Rusev's FIDE rating?
Rosen Yordanov Rusev is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Rosen Yordanov Rusev played?
Our database contains 85 games by Rosen Yordanov Rusev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rosen Yordanov Rusev?
85 games by Rosen Yordanov Rusev 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.