Prepare against Valerij Ribarov
BGR · World #70,651 classical · FIDE ID 2904047
When preparing against Valerij Ribarov, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Valerij Ribarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerij Ribarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerij Ribarov 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 | 1,819 | 2,161 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 2,105 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,947 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerij Ribarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerij Ribarov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 47.6% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ribarov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ribarov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ribarov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ribarov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Ribarov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Ribarov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Valerij Ribarov's chess games
All 42 games by Valerij Ribarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Dimitar Georgiev | 2,055 | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A04 |
| Sep 2007 | Veneta Petkova | 1,966 | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | D45 |
| Jun 2010 | Lubomir Borisov | 1,915 | Albena Open | C00 |
| Jun 2010 | Adrian Delgado-Vlaic | 1,873 | Albena Open | A13 |
| Jun 2012 | Dimitar P. Vasilev | 1,853 | Albena Intelekti Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albena Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| 12th Zalakaros Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Cap Aurora FISCA Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,754 |
| Cap Aurora Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,992 |
| Albena Intelekti Open | 2012 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,164 |
| Jupiter FISCA Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,876 |
| 22nd Cap Aurora Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerij Ribarov's chess games?
42 games by Valerij Ribarov, from Apr 2003 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 Valerij Ribarov has played.
What does Valerij Ribarov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Valerij Ribarov opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerij Ribarov answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valerij Ribarov play as White?
As White, Valerij Ribarov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerij Ribarov play as Black?
As Black, Valerij Ribarov most often plays: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Valerij Ribarov's FIDE rating?
Valerij Ribarov is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Valerij Ribarov played?
Our database contains 42 games by Valerij Ribarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerij Ribarov?
42 games by Valerij Ribarov 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.