Prepare against Simeon Todev
CM · BGR · World #15,700 classical · FIDE ID 2925133
When preparing against Simeon Todev, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 947 games by Simeon Todev, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simeon Todev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simeon Todev 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 | 2,099 | 2,171 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,208 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,156 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 947 | 337 | 90 | 520 | 35.6% |
| As White | 487 | 195 | 43 | 249 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 460 | 142 | 47 | 271 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simeon Todev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simeon Todev's side.
First moves as White (486 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 454 | 93.4% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 26 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Todev usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Todev usually continues Nf3 (41.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Todev usually continues d4 (48.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Todev usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Todev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Todev usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 66.1% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 30 | 13.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 30 | 13.2% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 45.1% | 32.3% |
| g6 | 49 | 34.0% | 25.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 9.0% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Simeon Todev's chess games
All 947 games by Simeon Todev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 337 wins, 90 draws, 520 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 154 | 68/7/79 | 44.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 52 | 21/5/26 | 40.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 90 | 30/8/52 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 77 | 28/5/44 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 4/3/16 | 17.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Frederik Svane | 2,639 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Dec 2020 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,638 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | C56 |
| May 2024 | Anton Demchenko | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Sep 2022 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,523 | Sofia Cup 2026 - Balkan Rapid & Blitz Championships | Blitz | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 734 | 277 | 2,140 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 2,256 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-EU Union U08 14th | 2016 | 9 | 9 | 1,549 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,405 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simeon Todev's chess games?
947 games by Simeon Todev, from Mar 2015 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 Simeon Todev has played.
What does Simeon Todev play on the first move as White?
Across 486 games with White in our database, Simeon Todev opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simeon Todev answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Simeon Todev play as White?
As White, Simeon Todev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (154 games, 44.2% win rate); Italian Game (52 games, 40.4% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 487 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simeon Todev play as Black?
As Black, Simeon Todev most often plays: Modern Defense (90 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (77 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 460 games.
What is Simeon Todev's FIDE rating?
Simeon Todev is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (May 2025).
How many games has Simeon Todev played?
Our database contains 947 games by Simeon Todev, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 337 wins, 90 draws, 520 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simeon Todev?
947 games by Simeon Todev 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.