Prepare against Velislav Zahariev
BGR · World #57,721 classical · FIDE ID 2944383
When preparing against Velislav Zahariev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Velislav Zahariev, covering Apr 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Velislav Zahariev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Velislav Zahariev 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 | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,715 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,459 | 1,459 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 55.3% |
| As White | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Velislav Zahariev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Velislav Zahariev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zahariev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zahariev usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zahariev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 77.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Velislav Zahariev's chess games
All 47 games by Velislav Zahariev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Mihael Katic | 1,399 | ch-EU Hybrid U08 | C28 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexandru Pirtac | 1,393 | ch-EU Union U08 18th | C25 |
| Sep 2022 | Amanbek Otetileu | 1,144 | Wch U08 | B15 |
| Sep 2022 | Sejun Oh | 1,129 | Wch U08 | D02 |
| Aug 2022 | Nikola Malchev | 1,117 | ch-EU Union U08 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,228 |
| ch-EU Schools U07 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,614 |
| ch-EU Union U08 18th | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 1,373 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,362 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,323 |
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Velislav Zahariev's chess games?
47 games by Velislav Zahariev, from Apr 2021 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 Velislav Zahariev has played.
What does Velislav Zahariev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Velislav Zahariev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Velislav Zahariev answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Velislav Zahariev play as White?
As White, Velislav Zahariev's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Velislav Zahariev play as Black?
As Black, Velislav Zahariev most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Velislav Zahariev's FIDE rating?
Velislav Zahariev is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,459 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Velislav Zahariev played?
Our database contains 47 games by Velislav Zahariev, covering Apr 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Velislav Zahariev?
47 games by Velislav Zahariev 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.