Prepare against Alex Janceski
Australia · World #85,263 classical · FIDE ID 3228185
When preparing against Alex Janceski, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 30 games by Alex Janceski, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Janceski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Janceski 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 | 1,773 | 1,914 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,764 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,882 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Janceski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Janceski's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Janceski usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Janceski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Janceski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Janceski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Alex Janceski's chess games
All 30 games by Alex Janceski in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Robert Maris | 1,934 | West Australia-ch Open | D02 |
| Aug 2005 | Petar Rados | 1,723 | ch-West Australia | D00 |
| Jul 2016 | Ignatius Yap | 1,628 | West Australia-ch Open | B13 |
| Jan 2004 | Denis McMahon | 1,625 | ch-WA State | B07 |
| Jan 2023 | Yonal De Vas | 1,558 | Perth Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-West Australia | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,721 |
| West Australia-ch Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,985 |
| ch-WA State | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Janceski's chess games?
30 games by Alex Janceski, from Aug 2016 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 Alex Janceski has played.
What does Alex Janceski play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Alex Janceski opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Janceski answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Alex Janceski play as White?
As White, Alex Janceski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Janceski play as Black?
As Black, Alex Janceski most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Alex Janceski's FIDE rating?
Alex Janceski is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Alex Janceski played?
Our database contains 30 games by Alex Janceski, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Janceski?
30 games by Alex Janceski 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.