Prepare against Tervel Serafimov
IM · BGR · World #5,457 classical · FIDE ID 2905906
Our database contains 477 games by Tervel Serafimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tervel Serafimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tervel Serafimov 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 | 2,354 | 2,442 | Nov 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,375 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 188 | 162 | 127 | 39.4% |
| As White | 240 | 106 | 78 | 56 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 237 | 82 | 84 | 71 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tervel Serafimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tervel Serafimov's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 176 | 73.3% | 60.5% |
| g3 | 30 | 12.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 6.7% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 5 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues g3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues Nc3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- 1.g3 — 13% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues Bg2 (45.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Serafimov usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 106 | 86.9% | 56.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 71.6% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 18 | 22.2% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Tervel Serafimov's chess games
All 477 games by Tervel Serafimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 188 wins, 162 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 21/14/15 | 42.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 47 | 25/12/10 | 53.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 45 | 17/16/12 | 37.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E02 | Catalan | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,621 | chT-SUI | A22 |
| Jun 2006 | Petar Popovic | 2,501 | Mulhouse | A22 |
| Jul 2012 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,500 | 3rd Vaujany Open | A16 |
| Jun 2016 | Batuhan Muhammed Dastan | 2,480 | 5th Izmir MTS GM | D02 |
| Mar 2011 | Eduard Fomichenko | 2,456 | Breizh Masters | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2008 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,428 |
| Breizh Masters | 2011 | 16 | 12 | 2,521 |
| ch-BUL sf | 1995 | 14 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Wch U20 | 1996 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-BUL 71st | 2007 | 13 | 3 | 2,185 |
| ch-BUL 63rd | 1999 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,371 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tervel Serafimov's chess games?
477 games by Tervel Serafimov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Tervel Serafimov has played.
What does Tervel Serafimov play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Tervel Serafimov opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tervel Serafimov answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tervel Serafimov play as White?
As White, Tervel Serafimov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (50 games, 42.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (47 games, 53.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tervel Serafimov play as Black?
As Black, Tervel Serafimov most often plays: Caro-Kann (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Modern Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Tervel Serafimov's FIDE rating?
Tervel Serafimov is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Tervel Serafimov played?
Our database contains 477 games by Tervel Serafimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 162 draws, 127 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tervel Serafimov?
477 games by Tervel Serafimov 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.