Prepare against Svetlen Ivanov
CM · BGR · World #15,508 classical · FIDE ID 2924269
When preparing against Svetlen Ivanov, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Svetlen Ivanov, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Svetlen Ivanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetlen 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 | 2,101 | 2,101 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,179 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,081 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 50 | 17 | 56 | 40.7% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 10 | 32 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetlen Ivanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetlen Ivanov's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 70.6% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 17.6% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ivanov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Svetlen Ivanov's chess games
All 123 games by Svetlen Ivanov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 50 wins, 17 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,469 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | A61 |
| Aug 2026 | Spas Kozhuharov | 2,379 | 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | A46 |
| Mar 2021 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,288 | Stara Zagora Trayana Spring | B17 |
| Feb 2024 | Ioan Rees | 2,266 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Feb 2024 | Masha Klinova | 2,234 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 19 | 5 | 1,985 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,462 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,789 |
| ch-EU Union U08 13th | 2015 | 9 | 9 | 1,558 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,537 |
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-Balkan U12 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,198 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetlen Ivanov's chess games?
123 games by Svetlen Ivanov, from Nov 2014 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 Svetlen Ivanov has played.
What does Svetlen Ivanov play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Svetlen Ivanov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetlen Ivanov answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Svetlen Ivanov play as White?
As White, Svetlen Ivanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetlen Ivanov play as Black?
As Black, Svetlen Ivanov most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Svetlen Ivanov's FIDE rating?
Svetlen Ivanov is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Svetlen Ivanov played?
Our database contains 123 games by Svetlen Ivanov, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 17 draws, 56 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetlen Ivanov?
123 games by Svetlen 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.