Prepare against Stoyan Or Stoyanov
FM · BGR · World #3,228 classical · FIDE ID 2922673
When preparing against Stoyan Or Stoyanov, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 116 games by Stoyan Or Stoyanov, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stoyan Or Stoyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stoyan Or Stoyanov 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 | 2,329 | 2,360 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,344 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,256 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 53 | 29 | 34 | 45.7% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 26 | 13 | 18 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stoyan Or Stoyanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stoyan Or Stoyanov's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 86.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.5% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 63.3% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
Stoyan Or Stoyanov's chess games
All 116 games by Stoyan Or Stoyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 53 wins, 29 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Eray Kilic | 2,470 | 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | C46 |
| Jan 2023 | Nikola Kanov | 2,383 | ch-BUL | A06 |
| Nov 2024 | Apaar Saxena | 2,333 | RUDAR 12 GM | D71 |
| Nov 2024 | Milos Milosevic | 2,306 | RUDAR 12 GM | B90 |
| Aug 2022 | Jiangwei Yu | 2,151 | PNWCC vs Europe Hybrid 08 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,287 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,333 |
| RUDAR 12 GM | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,434 |
| Wch FIDE Online U18 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,929 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Varna U2200 Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,024 |
| 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Momchilgrad Classics 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stoyan Or Stoyanov's chess games?
116 games by Stoyan Or Stoyanov, from Mar 2014 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 Stoyan Or Stoyanov has played.
What does Stoyan Or Stoyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Stoyan Or Stoyanov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stoyan Or Stoyanov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Stoyan Or Stoyanov play as White?
As White, Stoyan Or Stoyanov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stoyan Or Stoyanov play as Black?
As Black, Stoyan Or Stoyanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Stoyan Or Stoyanov's FIDE rating?
Stoyan Or Stoyanov is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Stoyan Or Stoyanov played?
Our database contains 116 games by Stoyan Or Stoyanov, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 29 draws, 34 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stoyan Or Stoyanov?
116 games by Stoyan Or Stoyanov 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.