Prepare against Todor Todorov
GM · Belgium · World #1,637 classical · FIDE ID 2903237
When preparing against Todor Todorov, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 37.3% over 51 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Todor Todorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Todor Todorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Todor Todorov 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 | 2,402 | 2,518 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 93 | 116 | 44 | 36.8% |
| As White | 120 | 44 | 62 | 14 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 133 | 49 | 54 | 30 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Todor Todorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Todor Todorov's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 77.5% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.7% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Todorov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Todorov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Todorov usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Todorov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Todorov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Todorov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 42.2% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 32.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 32.1% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 17 | 32.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.1% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Todor Todorov's chess games
All 253 games by Todor Todorov 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: 93 wins, 116 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 19/18/14 | 37.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,585 | chT-FRA 1A 0607 | B32 |
| Apr 2010 | Cyril Marcelin | 2,499 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | B06 |
| Mar 2004 | Luc Winants | 2,497 | chT2-FRA 0304 | C47 |
| Dec 2004 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,484 | Bois Colombes Masters | D01 |
| May 2007 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,484 | Senigallia Perini Memorial | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 19 | 7 | 2,368 |
| Bois Colombes Masters | 2004 | 18 | 12 | 2,557 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2010 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,573 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,573 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,538 |
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
| 3rd Ischia Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,377 |
| 2nd Grenoble Masters | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Todor Todorov's chess games?
253 games by Todor Todorov, 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 Todor Todorov has played.
What does Todor Todorov play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Todor Todorov opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Todor Todorov answers 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Todor Todorov play as White?
As White, Todor Todorov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Todor Todorov play as Black?
As Black, Todor Todorov most often plays: Modern Defense (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Todor Todorov's FIDE rating?
Todor Todorov is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,518 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Todor Todorov played?
Our database contains 253 games by Todor Todorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 116 draws, 44 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Todor Todorov?
253 games by Todor Todorov 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.