Prepare against Valentin Mitev
FM · BGR · World #4,064 classical · FIDE ID 2921707
When preparing against Valentin Mitev, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 535 games by Valentin Mitev, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Mitev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Mitev 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 | 2,323 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,310 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,238 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 535 | 215 | 105 | 215 | 40.2% |
| As White | 271 | 115 | 50 | 106 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 264 | 100 | 55 | 109 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Mitev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Mitev's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 83.0% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.3% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mitev usually continues Bg5 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mitev usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mitev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mitev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mitev usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Mitev usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 50.4% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 23 | 17.0% | 34.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 13.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 12.6% | 55.9% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 66.2% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 25.4% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Valentin Mitev's chess games
All 535 games by Valentin Mitev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Sep 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: 215 wins, 105 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 50 | 21/8/21 | 42.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 17/6/15 | 44.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 45 | 22/5/18 | 48.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | B60 |
| Nov 2025 | Jorge Cori | 2,601 | Titled Tue | D27 |
| Mar 2025 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,547 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Feb 2025 | Jiner Zhu | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | A35 |
| Mar 2022 | Robert Zelcic | 2,513 | 22nd ch-EU | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 112 | 53.5 | 2,268 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2018 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,167 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 17 | 9 | 2,354 |
| ch-BUL | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,326 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 1,697 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Mitev's chess games?
535 games by Valentin Mitev, from Mar 2013 to Sep 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 Mitev has played.
What does Valentin Mitev play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Valentin Mitev opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Mitev answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Valentin Mitev play as White?
As White, Valentin Mitev's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Mitev play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Mitev most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Valentin Mitev's FIDE rating?
Valentin Mitev is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Valentin Mitev played?
Our database contains 535 games by Valentin Mitev, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 105 draws, 215 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Mitev?
535 games by Valentin Mitev 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.