Prepare against Veselin Metodiev
BGR · World #29,057 classical · FIDE ID 2911027
When preparing against Veselin Metodiev, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 38 games by Veselin Metodiev, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Veselin Metodiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Veselin Metodiev 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 | 1,992 | 2,030 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,029 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 21.1% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Veselin Metodiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Veselin Metodiev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Metodiev usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Metodiev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Metodiev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Metodiev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Metodiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Veselin Metodiev's chess games
All 38 games by Veselin Metodiev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Ivan Kochiev | 2,190 | chT-BUL | C06 |
| Oct 2013 | Georgi Palikarski | 2,068 | Blagoevgrad Open | A06 |
| Sep 2013 | Dimitar Bozov | 1,960 | Blagoevgrad Open | B90 |
| Mar 2010 | Velio Kolev | 1,933 | 04th Sofia MGU Open | A57 |
| Jun 2013 | Nikolay Valeriev Hristov | 1,926 | Varna Open U16 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Open U16 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,067 |
| 5th Polipost Cup | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,703 |
| 04th Sofia MGU Open | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,102 |
| TCh-BUL | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-BUL | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 2,220 |
| chT2-BUL | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Veselin Metodiev's chess games?
38 games by Veselin Metodiev, from Mar 2011 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 Veselin Metodiev has played.
What does Veselin Metodiev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Veselin Metodiev opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Veselin Metodiev answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Veselin Metodiev play as White?
As White, Veselin Metodiev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Veselin Metodiev play as Black?
As Black, Veselin Metodiev most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Veselin Metodiev's FIDE rating?
Veselin Metodiev is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Veselin Metodiev played?
Our database contains 38 games by Veselin Metodiev, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Veselin Metodiev?
38 games by Veselin Metodiev 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.