Prepare against Andrej Veljanoski
FM · North Macedonia · World #5,268 classical · FIDE ID 15003604
Our database contains 640 games by Andrej Veljanoski, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrej Veljanoski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrej Veljanoski 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 | 2,266 | 2,327 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,365 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,300 | 2,300 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 640 | 281 | 99 | 260 | 43.9% |
| As White | 330 | 146 | 55 | 129 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 310 | 135 | 44 | 131 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrej Veljanoski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrej Veljanoski's side.
First moves as White (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 241 | 73.0% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 18.8% | 49.2% |
| g3 | 15 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.1% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Veljanoski usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Veljanoski usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Veljanoski usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Veljanoski usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Veljanoski usually continues b3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Veljanoski usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 126 | 76.8% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 21 | 12.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 6.7% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 60.0% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 24.7% | 38.1% |
| b6 | 12 | 14.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Andrej Veljanoski's chess games
All 640 games by Andrej Veljanoski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 281 wins, 99 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 50 | 21/9/20 | 42.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 21 | 14/0/7 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,638 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Mar 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Aug 2021 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,599 | 29th chT-FRM | A27 |
| Apr 2026 | Peter Acs | 2,573 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C95 |
| Mar 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 205 | 97 | 2,274 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 54 | 36 | 2,082 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 27 | 18 | 2,146 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 27 | 6.5 | 1,788 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,297 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 14 | 2 | 2,035 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2020 | 13 | 11 | 1,850 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2022 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrej Veljanoski's chess games?
640 games by Andrej Veljanoski, from Nov 2013 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 Andrej Veljanoski has played.
What does Andrej Veljanoski play on the first move as White?
Across 330 games with White in our database, Andrej Veljanoski opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrej Veljanoski answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrej Veljanoski play as White?
As White, Andrej Veljanoski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Scotch Game (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrej Veljanoski play as Black?
As Black, Andrej Veljanoski most often plays: Owen Defense (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Andrej Veljanoski's FIDE rating?
Andrej Veljanoski is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,300 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Andrej Veljanoski played?
Our database contains 640 games by Andrej Veljanoski, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 99 draws, 260 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrej Veljanoski?
640 games by Andrej Veljanoski 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.