Prepare against Simeon Trendafilov
BGR · World #17,534 classical · FIDE ID 2944120
When preparing against Simeon Trendafilov, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 61 games by Simeon Trendafilov, covering Jul 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simeon Trendafilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simeon Trendafilov 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 | 2,080 | 2,080 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,226 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,112 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 24 | 13 | 24 | 39.3% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simeon Trendafilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simeon Trendafilov's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 54.3% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 28.6% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Trendafilov usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Trendafilov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Trendafilov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Trendafilov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Trendafilov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Trendafilov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Simeon Trendafilov's chess games
All 61 games by Simeon Trendafilov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2020 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Murtez Ondozi | 2,368 | Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | B11 |
| Aug 2024 | Iva Videnova-Kuljasevic | 2,314 | 46th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | E66 |
| Aug 2026 | Hristiyan Iliev | 2,237 | 48th Georgi Tringov | E04 |
| Oct 2025 | Bogidar Ivanov | 2,159 | 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | E00 |
| Oct 2025 | Mihail Marzakov | 2,041 | 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,161 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,638 |
| Shumen Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| Plovdiv Vanev Memorial 4th | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,278 |
| 48th Georgi Tringov | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,208 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simeon Trendafilov's chess games?
61 games by Simeon Trendafilov, from Jul 2020 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 Trendafilov has played.
What does Simeon Trendafilov play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Simeon Trendafilov opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simeon Trendafilov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Simeon Trendafilov play as White?
As White, Simeon Trendafilov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simeon Trendafilov play as Black?
As Black, Simeon Trendafilov most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Simeon Trendafilov's FIDE rating?
Simeon Trendafilov is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Simeon Trendafilov played?
Our database contains 61 games by Simeon Trendafilov, covering Jul 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simeon Trendafilov?
61 games by Simeon Trendafilov 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.