Prepare against Valentin Genov
CM · BGR · World #25,433 classical · FIDE ID 2919745
Our database contains 93 games by Valentin Genov, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Genov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Genov 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 | 2,015 | 2,030 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,797 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 44 | 24 | 25 | 47.3% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 51.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Genov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Genov's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 98.0% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Genov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Genov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 62.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Valentin Genov's chess games
All 93 games by Valentin Genov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 44 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Martin Metev | 2,064 | Sofia MGU Open 162nd | D43 |
| Dec 2020 | Florian von Krosigk | 1,941 | chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | B46 |
| Feb 2016 | Dobrotich Andreev | 1,890 | Sofia MGU Open 162nd | B76 |
| Oct 2018 | Mirjam Zell | 1,797 | Youth District Germany | A36 |
| May 2016 | Svetoslav Simeonov | 1,787 | Primorsko Dyuni Open 1st | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,528 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,771 |
| Youth District Germany | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| 4th Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,858 |
| chT-GER Christmas U16 Lasker | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,687 |
| Primorsko Dyuni Open 1st | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 164th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,694 |
| 1st Tri Buki Children's CupT | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Genov's chess games?
93 games by Valentin Genov, from Oct 2014 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 Genov has played.
What does Valentin Genov play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Valentin Genov opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Genov answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Valentin Genov play as White?
As White, Valentin Genov's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Genov play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Genov most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Valentin Genov's FIDE rating?
Valentin Genov is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Valentin Genov played?
Our database contains 93 games by Valentin Genov, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Genov?
93 games by Valentin Genov 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.