Prepare against Stojan Emilov Ivanov
BGR · World #19,811 classical · FIDE ID 2903245
When preparing against Stojan Emilov Ivanov, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Stojan Emilov Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stojan Emilov Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stojan Emilov Ivanov 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 | 2,059 | 2,264 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,213 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,241 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 117 | 63 | 112 | 40.1% |
| As White | 138 | 63 | 30 | 45 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 154 | 54 | 33 | 67 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stojan Emilov Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stojan Emilov Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 67 | 48.6% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 47 | 34.1% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.1% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.9% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 62.4% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 20.0% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 10.6% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 74.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Stojan Emilov Ivanov's chess games
All 292 games by Stojan Emilov Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 63 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Dalibor Stojanovic | 2,510 | 20th Belgrade Trophy | B50 |
| Apr 2016 | Dejan Antic | 2,478 | Skopje Karposh Open | E62 |
| Nov 2010 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,458 | 4th Mediterranean Open A | B00 |
| Dec 2010 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,442 | 17th Zadar Open A | E91 |
| Feb 2010 | Gabriel Flom | 2,411 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 2,289 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,297 |
| 17th Zadar Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,298 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,298 |
| 22nd Zadar Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
| 4th Mediterranean Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,338 |
| 21th Zadar Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stojan Emilov Ivanov's chess games?
292 games by Stojan Emilov Ivanov, from Apr 2003 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 Stojan Emilov Ivanov has played.
What does Stojan Emilov Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Stojan Emilov Ivanov opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stojan Emilov Ivanov answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Stojan Emilov Ivanov play as White?
As White, Stojan Emilov Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stojan Emilov Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Stojan Emilov Ivanov most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Stojan Emilov Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Stojan Emilov Ivanov is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Stojan Emilov Ivanov played?
Our database contains 292 games by Stojan Emilov Ivanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 63 draws, 112 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stojan Emilov Ivanov?
292 games by Stojan Emilov Ivanov 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.