Prepare against Valentin Gueorguiev
Canada · World #42,947 classical · FIDE ID 2609592
Our database contains 112 games by Valentin Gueorguiev, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Gueorguiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Gueorguiev 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 | 1,922 | 1,947 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 32 | 20 | 60 | 28.6% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 8 | 36 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Gueorguiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Gueorguiev's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 35.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 28.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 28.1% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Gueorguiev usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gueorguiev usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gueorguiev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gueorguiev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Gueorguiev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gueorguiev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 78.3% | 13.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 76.0% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Valentin Gueorguiev's chess games
All 112 games by Valentin Gueorguiev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 39 | 7/7/25 | 17.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Jean Hebert | 2,420 | Pere Noel Open | A47 |
| Dec 2010 | Martial Larochelle | 2,206 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | A16 |
| Dec 2006 | Nikola Anastasovski | 2,176 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | A36 |
| Dec 2010 | Daniel Rousseau | 2,163 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | A06 |
| Jan 2012 | Thierry Libersan | 2,118 | ch-Quebec classe | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 23 | 12 | 2,077 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Montreal Pere Noel | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,887 |
| Montreal Elite POM | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
| ch-Quebec Elite | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-Elite POM | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,742 |
| Quebec Open U2400 | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Gueorguiev's chess games?
112 games by Valentin Gueorguiev, from Nov 2012 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 Gueorguiev has played.
What does Valentin Gueorguiev play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Valentin Gueorguiev opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Gueorguiev answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Valentin Gueorguiev play as White?
As White, Valentin Gueorguiev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Gueorguiev play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Gueorguiev most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 17.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Valentin Gueorguiev's FIDE rating?
Valentin Gueorguiev is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Valentin Gueorguiev played?
Our database contains 112 games by Valentin Gueorguiev, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 60 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Gueorguiev?
112 games by Valentin Gueorguiev 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.