Prepare against Aleks Naskov

North Macedonia · World #261,267 classical · FIDE ID 15007847

When preparing against Aleks Naskov, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).

Our database contains 73 games by Aleks Naskov, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleks Naskov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleks Naskov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleks Naskov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleks Naskov's side.

First moves as White (36 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Naskov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Naskov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …f5 (11% of these games) — Naskov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 46.9% score
  • …c5 (31% of these games) — Naskov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Naskov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (13% of these games) — Naskov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)

Aleks Naskov's chess games

All 73 games by Aleks Naskov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Aleks Naskov's chess games?

73 games by Aleks Naskov, from Jun 2018 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 Aleks Naskov has played.

What does Aleks Naskov play on the first move as White?

Across 36 games with White in our database, Aleks Naskov opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleks Naskov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).

What openings does Aleks Naskov play as White?

As White, Aleks Naskov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Aleks Naskov play as Black?

As Black, Aleks Naskov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.

What is Aleks Naskov's FIDE rating?

Aleks Naskov is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Jul 2026).

How many games has Aleks Naskov played?

Our database contains 73 games by Aleks Naskov, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses (30.1% win rate).

How do I prepare against Aleks Naskov?

73 games by Aleks Naskov 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.

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