Prepare against Tsvetan Stoyanov
IM · BGR · World #1,132 classical · FIDE ID 2917173
When preparing against Tsvetan Stoyanov, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,240 games by Tsvetan Stoyanov, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tsvetan Stoyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tsvetan 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 | 2,440 | 2,473 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,439 | 2,439 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,404 | 2,404 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,240 | 600 | 282 | 358 | 48.4% |
| As White | 627 | 324 | 154 | 149 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 613 | 276 | 128 | 209 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tsvetan Stoyanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tsvetan Stoyanov's side.
First moves as White (627 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 64.8% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 141 | 22.5% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 5.3% | 71.2% |
| b3 | 25 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 2.7% | 64.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues Nc3 (75.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Stoyanov usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 182 | 65.0% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 55 | 19.6% | 39.1% |
| g6 | 18 | 6.4% | 69.4% |
| c6 | 13 | 4.6% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 47.2% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 98 | 45.8% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 3.7% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Tsvetan Stoyanov's chess games
All 1,240 games by Tsvetan Stoyanov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 600 wins, 282 draws, 358 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 61 | 29/16/16 | 47.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 60 | 34/14/12 | 56.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 22/11/8 | 53.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 15/3/12 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 15/4/3 | 68.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 32/9/28 | 46.4% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 52 | 20/16/16 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 25/8/16 | 51.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 17/1/6 | 70.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D75 | English Opening | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,737 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Feb 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Speed Chess Q2 | A41 |
| Feb 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | D79 |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,634 | Titled Tue | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 494 | 298.5 | 2,418 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 21 | 14 | 1,782 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 8 | 2,194 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2012 | 16 | 13 | 2,004 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,361 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,446 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,771 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tsvetan Stoyanov's chess games?
1,240 games by Tsvetan Stoyanov, from Mar 2011 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 Tsvetan Stoyanov has played.
What does Tsvetan Stoyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 627 games with White in our database, Tsvetan Stoyanov opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tsvetan Stoyanov answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tsvetan Stoyanov play as White?
As White, Tsvetan Stoyanov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (61 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian (60 games, 56.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (41 games, 53.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 627 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tsvetan Stoyanov play as Black?
As Black, Tsvetan Stoyanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 51.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 613 games.
What is Tsvetan Stoyanov's FIDE rating?
Tsvetan Stoyanov is currently rated 2,440 in classical chess, 2,439 in rapid and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (May 2024).
How many games has Tsvetan Stoyanov played?
Our database contains 1,240 games by Tsvetan Stoyanov, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 600 wins, 282 draws, 358 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tsvetan Stoyanov?
1,240 games by Tsvetan 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.