Prepare against Dejan Dinev
FM · North Macedonia · World #7,950 classical · FIDE ID 15000095
Our database contains 696 games by Dejan Dinev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Dinev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Dinev 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 | 2,206 | 2,401 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,400 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,357 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 696 | 252 | 215 | 222 | 36.2% |
| As White | 353 | 137 | 116 | 97 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 343 | 115 | 99 | 125 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Dinev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Dinev's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 177 | 50.1% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 141 | 39.9% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.4% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.7% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dinev usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dinev usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Dinev usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dinev usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dinev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Dinev usually continues exd5 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 45.3% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 36 | 22.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 19 | 11.8% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 8.1% | 69.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.3% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 54.5% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 33.9% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Dejan Dinev's chess games
All 696 games by Dejan Dinev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 252 wins, 215 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 55 | 27/13/14 | 49.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 17/16/12 | 37.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 25 | 10/13/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 2/11/10 | 8.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,676 | 31st EU-Cup | A11 |
| Mar 2015 | Milos Perunovic | 2,632 | Skopje Karposh Open | B09 |
| Jul 2007 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,535 | chT-FRM | D38 |
| Dec 2015 | Trajce Nedev | 2,482 | ch-Skopje Open | C06 |
| Jul 2002 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,471 | Macedonian Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 41 | 2,184 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 45 | 29.5 | 2,163 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 26 | 13 | 2,247 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 2,201 |
| Subotica | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,294 |
| Skopje Open | 1998 | 16 | 6 | 2,366 |
| Novi Sad TS IM 129th | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Dinev's chess games?
696 games by Dejan Dinev, from Apr 2003 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 Dejan Dinev has played.
What does Dejan Dinev play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Dejan Dinev opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Dinev answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dejan Dinev play as White?
As White, Dejan Dinev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 353 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Dinev play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Dinev most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 8.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Dejan Dinev's FIDE rating?
Dejan Dinev is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Dejan Dinev played?
Our database contains 696 games by Dejan Dinev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 252 wins, 215 draws, 222 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Dinev?
696 games by Dejan Dinev 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.