Prepare against Valentin Minchev
BGR · World #21,339 classical · FIDE ID 2907569
Our database contains 45 games by Valentin Minchev, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Minchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Minchev 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 | 2,046 | 2,182 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,127 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,127 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26.7% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Minchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Minchev's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Minchev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Minchev usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Minchev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Minchev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Minchev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Minchev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Valentin Minchev's chess games
All 45 games by Valentin Minchev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Zhivko Zhekov | 2,245 | chT-BUL | B02 |
| Jan 1992 | Genadi Viktorov | 2,215 | chT-BUL | D78 |
| Jan 1991 | Elka Marinova | 2,075 | Teteven Open | B90 |
| Nov 2003 | Dian Dikov | 2,074 | chT-BUL | D16 |
| Jun 2009 | Evgeni Kolev | 1,902 | chT2-BUL | D16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 21 | 9 | 2,252 |
| 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| 58th chT2-BUL | 2008 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,870 |
| chT2-BUL | 2009 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,227 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,978 |
| Teteven Open | 1991 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-BUL 55th | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Minchev's chess games?
45 games by Valentin Minchev, from Jan 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 Minchev has played.
What does Valentin Minchev play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Valentin Minchev opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Minchev answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Valentin Minchev play as White?
As White, Valentin Minchev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Minchev play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Minchev most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Valentin Minchev's FIDE rating?
Valentin Minchev is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Valentin Minchev played?
Our database contains 45 games by Valentin Minchev, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Minchev?
45 games by Valentin Minchev 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.