Prepare against Valentin Bogdanov
IM · Ukraine · World #4,078 classical · FIDE ID 14100304
When preparing against Valentin Bogdanov, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 307 games by Valentin Bogdanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Bogdanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Bogdanov 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 | 2,301 | 2,409 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 132 | 112 | 60 | 43.0% |
| As White | 160 | 79 | 57 | 23 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 147 | 53 | 55 | 37 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Bogdanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Bogdanov's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 93.8% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.4% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bogdanov usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bogdanov usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bogdanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c6 (57% of these games) — Bogdanov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bogdanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bogdanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 55.1% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 17.4% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 15.9% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.6% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 71.4% | 61.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 87.5% |
Valentin Bogdanov's chess games
All 307 games by Valentin Bogdanov 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: 132 wins, 112 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/1 | 61.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,515 | chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann 10th | D31 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Zubov | 2,502 | UKR Olympiad | D28 |
| Jan 1993 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,445 | 9th Budapest Spring Open | D37 |
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Purtov | 2,430 | 9th Budapest Spring Open | E62 |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander V Zakharov | 2,422 | ch-EU Seniors 09th | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Wch Seniors 65 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,356 |
| Wch Seniors 65 25th | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,387 |
| 32nd World Senior 65+ | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,226 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,377 |
| UKR Olympiad | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,493 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 20th Wch Seniors | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Bogdanov's chess games?
307 games by Valentin Bogdanov, 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 Valentin Bogdanov has played.
What does Valentin Bogdanov play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Valentin Bogdanov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Bogdanov answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Valentin Bogdanov play as White?
As White, Valentin Bogdanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Bogdanov play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Bogdanov most often plays: English Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Valentin Bogdanov's FIDE rating?
Valentin Bogdanov is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Valentin Bogdanov played?
Our database contains 307 games by Valentin Bogdanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 112 draws, 60 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Bogdanov?
307 games by Valentin Bogdanov 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.