Prepare against Viktor Boev
BGR · World #5,460 classical · FIDE ID 2917769
Our database contains 117 games by Viktor Boev, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Boev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Boev 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 | 2,261 | 2,289 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,142 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 51 | 28 | 38 | 43.6% |
| As White | 60 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Boev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Boev's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 86.7% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Boev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Boev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Boev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Boev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Boev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Boev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Viktor Boev's chess games
All 117 games by Viktor Boev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Felix Blohberger | 2,467 | ch-EU U18 | B51 |
| Mar 2018 | Martin Petrov | 2,439 | ch-BUL 82nd | B51 |
| Apr 2019 | Georgios Gkoumas | 2,386 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C92 |
| Apr 2024 | Malte Colpe | 2,384 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B30 |
| Aug 2019 | Antoni Kozak | 2,354 | ch-EU U18 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Open U12 | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-BUL 82nd | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,315 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,104 |
| 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Boev's chess games?
117 games by Viktor Boev, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Viktor Boev has played.
What does Viktor Boev play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Viktor Boev opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Boev answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Viktor Boev play as White?
As White, Viktor Boev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Boev play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Boev most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Viktor Boev's FIDE rating?
Viktor Boev is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Viktor Boev played?
Our database contains 117 games by Viktor Boev, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Boev?
117 games by Viktor Boev 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.