Prepare against Vasil Spasov
GM · BGR · World #2,609 classical · FIDE ID 2900041
When preparing against Vasil Spasov, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as White, 4.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,555 games by Vasil Spasov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasil Spasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasil Spasov 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 | 2,355 | 2,621 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,509 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,507 | 2,584 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,555 | 577 | 834 | 144 | 37.1% |
| As White | 777 | 326 | 400 | 51 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 778 | 251 | 434 | 93 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasil Spasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasil Spasov's side.
First moves as White (777 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 760 | 97.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 1.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Spasov usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Spasov usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Spasov usually continues d4 (71.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Spasov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Spasov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Spasov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 244 | 70.5% | 62.1% |
| d6 | 47 | 13.6% | 60.6% |
| g6 | 17 | 4.9% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 4.3% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.2% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 246 | 77.8% | 57.3% |
| d6 | 39 | 12.3% | 71.8% |
| g6 | 23 | 7.3% | 67.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Vasil Spasov's chess games
All 1,555 games by Vasil Spasov 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: 577 wins, 834 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 126 | 62/54/10 | 49.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 79 | 41/32/6 | 51.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 63 | 25/31/7 | 39.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 46 | 21/23/2 | 45.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 21/17/4 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 7/27/2 | 19.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 34 | 13/18/3 | 38.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 31 | 15/14/2 | 48.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 13/10/0 | 56.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 1/21/0 | 4.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 106 | 35/63/8 | 33.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 89 | 25/47/17 | 28.1% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 58 | 19/33/6 | 32.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 20/30/4 | 37.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 7/30/3 | 17.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/17/6 | 41.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 34 | 12/15/7 | 35.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 12/16/3 | 38.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 29 | 8/17/4 | 27.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | 14th chT-EU | B90 |
| Oct 1998 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,690 | Olympiad-33 | E97 |
| Dec 1994 | Alexey Dreev | 2,650 | Olympiad-31 | C07 |
| Jan 1995 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,625 | Bulgaria | B76 |
| Jun 2003 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,615 | 4th ch-EU | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BUL | 2025 | 88 | 53.5 | 2,492 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 45 | 31 | 2,470 |
| chT-BUL | 2003 | 34 | 24 | 2,589 |
| chT-SRB | 2015 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,545 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 26 | 18 | 2,585 |
| Balkaniad | 1994 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,559 |
| Shumen Stojan Ivanov Memorial | 2023 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-TUR | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,615 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Radoslav Dimitrov (26 games) · Momchil Nikolov (22 games) · Kiril Georgiev (21 games) · Aleksander Delchev (21 games) · Martin Petrov (15 games) · Ivajlo Enchev (14 games) · Boris Chatalbashev (13 games) · Sasho Nikolov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasil Spasov's chess games?
1,555 games by Vasil Spasov, 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 Spasov has played.
What does Vasil Spasov play on the first move as White?
Across 777 games with White in our database, Vasil Spasov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasil Spasov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vasil Spasov play as White?
As White, Vasil Spasov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (126 games, 49.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (79 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (63 games, 39.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 777 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasil Spasov play as Black?
As Black, Vasil Spasov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (106 games, 33.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (89 games, 28.1% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 32.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 778 games.
What is Vasil Spasov's FIDE rating?
Vasil Spasov is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,621 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Vasil Spasov played?
Our database contains 1,555 games by Vasil Spasov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 577 wins, 834 draws, 144 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasil Spasov?
1,555 games by Vasil Spasov 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.