Aleksander Delchev vs Ivan Cheparinov
GM Aleksander Delchev (2412) · GM Ivan Cheparinov (2631)
Aleksander Delchev and Ivan Cheparinov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Delchev leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Delchev | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delchev with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Cheparinov with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Delchev | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Delchev | Draws | Cheparinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Aleksander Delchev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Sofia Cup 2026 - Balkan Rapid & Blitz Championships | Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Ivan Cheparinov | Aleksander Delchev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Jul 2012 | Aleksander Delchev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6th Varna Open |
| Apr 2012 | Aleksander Delchev | Ivan Cheparinov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BUL |
| Aug 2010 | Ivan Cheparinov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2010 | Aleksander Delchev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2003 | Ivan Cheparinov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-BUL |
| Sep 2003 | Aleksander Delchev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1-0 | Catalan | 11th Albacete Open |
| Jul 2002 | Ivan Cheparinov | Aleksander Delchev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 20th Andorra Open |
| May 2001 | Aleksander Delchev | Ivan Cheparinov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 65th ch-BUL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksander Delchev and Ivan Cheparinov?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksander Delchev has 1 wins, Ivan Cheparinov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Aleksander Delchev and Ivan Cheparinov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2001 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Aleksander Delchev and Ivan Cheparinov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.