Prepare against Zvetomir Angelov
BGR · World #25,571 classical · FIDE ID 2905353
Our database contains 160 games by Zvetomir Angelov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zvetomir Angelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zvetomir Angelov 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 | 2,014 | 2,136 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,157 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 54 | 30 | 76 | 33.8% |
| As White | 85 | 28 | 18 | 39 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 26 | 12 | 37 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zvetomir Angelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zvetomir Angelov's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 63.5% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.3% | 26.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Angelov usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Angelov usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Angelov usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Angelov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Angelov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Angelov usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 40.5% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 40.5% | 61.8% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Zvetomir Angelov's chess games
All 160 games by Zvetomir Angelov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 30 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | 2,435 | Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | A13 |
| Jan 2022 | Iulija Osmak | 2,432 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A12 |
| Nov 2011 | Dejan Leskur | 2,416 | 5th Mediterranean Open | A01 |
| May 2006 | Kiril Badev | 2,364 | 1st Sofia Open | A26 |
| May 2026 | Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu | 2,356 | Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| 65th ch-BUL | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 2,081 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 5th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| Blagoevgrad Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zvetomir Angelov's chess games?
160 games by Zvetomir Angelov, from Apr 2003 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 Zvetomir Angelov has played.
What does Zvetomir Angelov play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Zvetomir Angelov opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zvetomir Angelov answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zvetomir Angelov play as White?
As White, Zvetomir Angelov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zvetomir Angelov play as Black?
As Black, Zvetomir Angelov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Zvetomir Angelov's FIDE rating?
Zvetomir Angelov is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Zvetomir Angelov played?
Our database contains 160 games by Zvetomir Angelov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 30 draws, 76 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zvetomir Angelov?
160 games by Zvetomir Angelov 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.