Prepare against Svetoslav Fedorov
Russia · World #12,147 classical · FIDE ID 55816681
When preparing against Svetoslav Fedorov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Svetoslav Fedorov, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Svetoslav Fedorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetoslav Fedorov 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 | 2,141 | 2,141 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,689 | 1,689 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,660 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 45.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 48.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 90 rated games against 75 different opponents, across 15 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 70 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 60.0% | 1,786 | 1,931 | 14 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% | 1,473 | 1,530 | 3 |
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 54.5% | 1,353 | 1,397 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 53.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 62.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 15 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1,808 | 1,999 |
| 2025 | 35 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 1,871 | 2,017 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,869 | 1,969 |
| 2022 | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 1,381 | 1,431 |
Where Svetoslav Fedorov has played
United States (12) · Russia (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetoslav Fedorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetoslav Fedorov's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (4% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Svetoslav Fedorov's chess games
All 48 games by Svetoslav Fedorov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Nov 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: 22 wins, 0 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,497 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 | B90 |
| Oct 2026 | Nikita Matinian | 2,389 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 | B48 |
| Oct 2026 | Erekle Tabatadze | 2,356 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 | A61 |
| Oct 2026 | Luca Silva | 2,293 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 | B40 |
| Oct 2026 | Michele Di Liberto | 2,218 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,225 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,262 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 24th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,926 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 6 | 6 | 2,355 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetoslav Fedorov's chess games?
48 games by Svetoslav Fedorov, from Dec 2022 to Nov 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 Svetoslav Fedorov has played.
What does Svetoslav Fedorov play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Svetoslav Fedorov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetoslav Fedorov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Svetoslav Fedorov play as White?
As White, Svetoslav Fedorov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetoslav Fedorov play as Black?
As Black, Svetoslav Fedorov most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Svetoslav Fedorov's FIDE rating?
Svetoslav Fedorov is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 1,689 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Svetoslav Fedorov played?
Our database contains 48 games by Svetoslav Fedorov, covering Dec 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 0 draws, 26 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetoslav Fedorov?
48 games by Svetoslav Fedorov 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.