Prepare against Venko Sharkov
BGR · World #61,969 classical · FIDE ID 2924005
When preparing against Venko Sharkov, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Venko Sharkov, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Venko Sharkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Venko Sharkov 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 | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,818 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,829 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 38.1% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Venko Sharkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Venko Sharkov's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 66.7% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sharkov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sharkov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Sharkov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sharkov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sharkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sharkov usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Venko Sharkov's chess games
All 42 games by Venko Sharkov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Thomas Huebner | 1,880 | 178th Sofia MGU Open | C24 |
| Feb 2017 | Stojan Taushanov | 1,774 | 181st Sofia MGU Open | B38 |
| Feb 2016 | Oleg Ivanov | 1,693 | Sofia MGU Open 162nd | B06 |
| Feb 2017 | Nikolay Georgiev | 1,644 | 181st Sofia MGU Open | B06 |
| Feb 2016 | Andrey Mladenov | 1,571 | 163rd Sofia MGU Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,563 |
| Sofia MGU Open 162nd | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,624 |
| 179th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,503 |
| 167th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 181st Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 163rd Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1,735 |
| 165th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Venko Sharkov's chess games?
42 games by Venko Sharkov, from Mar 2014 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 Venko Sharkov has played.
What does Venko Sharkov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Venko Sharkov opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Venko Sharkov answers 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Venko Sharkov play as White?
As White, Venko Sharkov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Venko Sharkov play as Black?
As Black, Venko Sharkov most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Venko Sharkov's FIDE rating?
Venko Sharkov is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Venko Sharkov played?
Our database contains 42 games by Venko Sharkov, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Venko Sharkov?
42 games by Venko Sharkov 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.