Prepare against Anton Zlatkov
FM · North Macedonia · World #1,901 classical · FIDE ID 15005402
Our database contains 596 games by Anton Zlatkov, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Zlatkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Zlatkov 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 | 2,389 | 2,389 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,424 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 283 | 120 | 193 | 47.5% |
| As White | 291 | 148 | 62 | 81 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 305 | 135 | 58 | 112 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Zlatkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Zlatkov's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 210 | 72.2% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 16.2% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 22 | 7.6% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 3.8% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zlatkov usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zlatkov usually continues Nf3 (70.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zlatkov usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 62.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Zlatkov usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zlatkov usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zlatkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 86.3% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 11.3% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 84.0% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 12.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Anton Zlatkov's chess games
All 596 games by Anton Zlatkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 283 wins, 120 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 26 | 17/1/8 | 65.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 68 | 24/10/34 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,628 | European Blitz 2024 | B48 |
| May 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Mads Andersen | 2,562 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2025 | Fernando Peralta | 2,552 | Portuguese Top League | E46 |
| Dec 2024 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,520 | European Blitz 2024 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,061 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 26.5 | 2,373 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 26 | 16 | 2,038 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2023 | 17 | 17 | 1,729 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2021 | 16 | 16 | 1,677 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 14 | 2 | 1,950 |
| Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | 2019 | 14 | 10 | 1,664 |
Interactive opening tree from all 596 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Zlatkov's chess games?
596 games by Anton Zlatkov, from Jan 2016 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 Anton Zlatkov has played.
What does Anton Zlatkov play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Anton Zlatkov opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Zlatkov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Anton Zlatkov play as White?
As White, Anton Zlatkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Zlatkov play as Black?
As Black, Anton Zlatkov most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Anton Zlatkov's FIDE rating?
Anton Zlatkov is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Anton Zlatkov played?
Our database contains 596 games by Anton Zlatkov, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 120 draws, 193 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Zlatkov?
596 games by Anton Zlatkov 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.