Prepare against Vasil Tonev
DEU · World #59,495 classical · FIDE ID 16277260
When preparing against Vasil Tonev, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Vasil Tonev, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasil Tonev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasil Tonev 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 | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasil Tonev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasil Tonev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 76.9% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Tonev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Tonev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tonev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tonev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tonev usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Tonev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Vasil Tonev's chess games
All 42 games by Vasil Tonev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Hans-Juergen Weyer | 1,882 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | C15 |
| Jan 2016 | Eduard Nagel | 1,863 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Gernot Klein | 1,849 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | B21 |
| Oct 2017 | Kay Grothues-Lay | 1,831 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | D40 |
| Jan 2020 | Jochen Gossmann | 1,808 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,893 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,741 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasil Tonev's chess games?
42 games by Vasil Tonev, from May 2019 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 Vasil Tonev has played.
What does Vasil Tonev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Vasil Tonev opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasil Tonev answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vasil Tonev play as White?
As White, Vasil Tonev's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasil Tonev play as Black?
As Black, Vasil Tonev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Vasil Tonev's FIDE rating?
Vasil Tonev is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vasil Tonev played?
Our database contains 42 games by Vasil Tonev, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasil Tonev?
42 games by Vasil Tonev 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.