Prepare against Vasil Iliev
BGR · World #29,282 classical · FIDE ID 2908026
Our database contains 60 games by Vasil Iliev, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vasil Iliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasil Iliev 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 | 1,990 | 2,137 | Jan 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,118 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 31 | 9 | 20 | 51.7% |
| As White | 32 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 59.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasil Iliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasil Iliev's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 67.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Iliev usually continues c3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Iliev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Iliev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Iliev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Iliev usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Vasil Iliev's chess games
All 60 games by Vasil Iliev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 31 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Dimitar Slavov | 2,236 | chT2-BUL | B14 |
| Jun 2004 | Momchil Todorov | 2,195 | 07th Sofia Hemus Open | B22 |
| Jun 2004 | Georgi Evstatiev | 2,195 | 07th Sofia Hemus Open | D46 |
| Jun 2009 | Parvan Asparuhov | 2,160 | chT2-BUL | C06 |
| Sep 2009 | Goran Krustev | 2,056 | 16th Sofia CSKA Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BUL | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| 47th Sofia Hemus Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,011 |
| Sofia CSKA sf | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,976 |
| 16th Sofia CSKA Open | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 2,314 |
| 46th Sofia Hemus Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,840 |
| 60th chT-BUL B | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,174 |
| 62nd chT-BUL B | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasil Iliev's chess games?
60 games by Vasil Iliev, from Apr 2008 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 Vasil Iliev has played.
What does Vasil Iliev play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vasil Iliev opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasil Iliev answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Vasil Iliev play as White?
As White, Vasil Iliev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasil Iliev play as Black?
As Black, Vasil Iliev most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Vasil Iliev's FIDE rating?
Vasil Iliev is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Vasil Iliev played?
Our database contains 60 games by Vasil Iliev, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasil Iliev?
60 games by Vasil Iliev 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.