Prepare against Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev
BGR · World #4,223 classical · FIDE ID 2905965
When preparing against Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev, expect 1.Nf3 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev 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 | 2,297 | 2,378 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,378 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,378 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 44.6% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 91.2% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 91% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vasilev usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Vasilev usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Vasilev usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vasilev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 50.0% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's chess games
All 65 games by Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A32 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Krum Georgiev | 2,456 | 60th chT-BUL B | E94 |
| Sep 2026 | Vasil Spasov | 2,431 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | A04 |
| Nov 2010 | Georgi Filev | 2,370 | Sofia Baharov Memorial 18th | C67 |
| May 2010 | Todor Galunov | 2,364 | 60th chT-BUL B | D30 |
| Sep 2014 | Ventsislav Ninov | 2,303 | chT2-BUL | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 12 | 8 | 2,403 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| Sofia Asenova&Ivanova Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,403 |
| 63rd chT-BUL GpB | 2013 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
| Sofia Baharov Memorial 18th | 2010 | 6 | 5 | 2,398 |
| chT-BUL A 62nd | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,344 |
| 32nd ch-BUL Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's chess games?
65 games by Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev, from Apr 2003 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 Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev has played.
What does Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev opens with 1.Nf3 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev play as White?
As White, Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev play as Black?
As Black, Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev's FIDE rating?
Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev played?
Our database contains 65 games by Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev?
65 games by Vasil Aleksandrov Vasilev 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.