Prepare against Valentin Kamenov
BGR · World #117,467 classical · FIDE ID 2908255
When preparing against Valentin Kamenov, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 21.3% over 47 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Valentin Kamenov, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Kamenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Kamenov 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 | 1,680 | 1,911 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,893 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 1,913 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 69 | 17 | 122 | 33.2% |
| As White | 103 | 43 | 8 | 52 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 105 | 26 | 9 | 70 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Kamenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Kamenov's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 88.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kamenov usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kamenov usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kamenov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kamenov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kamenov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kamenov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 48 | 77.4% | 27.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 17.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Valentin Kamenov's chess games
All 208 games by Valentin Kamenov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 69 wins, 17 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 47 | 10/4/33 | 21.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Georgi Angelov | 2,218 | 2nd Ognjanovo Strugov Memorial | B92 |
| May 2010 | Georgi Popov | 2,218 | Kula Open | B07 |
| Sep 2020 | Petko Genov | 2,206 | Primorsko Open | B84 |
| Feb 2020 | Zoran M Spasojevic | 2,180 | Paracin Amateur Open | B47 |
| Jun 2008 | Petar Petrov | 2,150 | 1st Kozloduy Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 2 | 1,780 |
| Kula Open | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| 32nd Teteven Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,632 |
| 35th Belgrade Trophy | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,773 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| 9th Varna Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Kamenov's chess games?
208 games by Valentin Kamenov, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Kamenov has played.
What does Valentin Kamenov play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Valentin Kamenov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Kamenov answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Valentin Kamenov play as White?
As White, Valentin Kamenov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Kamenov play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Kamenov most often plays: Pirc Defense (47 games, 21.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Valentin Kamenov's FIDE rating?
Valentin Kamenov is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,694 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Valentin Kamenov played?
Our database contains 208 games by Valentin Kamenov, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 17 draws, 122 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Kamenov?
208 games by Valentin Kamenov 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.