Prepare against Dejan Jankov
North Macedonia · World #15,734 classical · FIDE ID 15000931
When preparing against Dejan Jankov, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 88 games by Dejan Jankov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dejan Jankov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dejan Jankov 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 | 2,099 | 2,221 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,207 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,207 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 35.2% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dejan Jankov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dejan Jankov's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 47.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 29.5% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jankov usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Jankov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Jankov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 76.9% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Jankov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Jankov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Jankov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
Dejan Jankov's chess games
All 88 games by Dejan Jankov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/0 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A92 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 3/2/6 | 25.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Georgi Petrov Tringov | 2,415 | Skopje Open | A05 |
| Jan 1993 | Dragoljub Jacimovic | 2,370 | Skopje Open | A37 |
| Aug 2010 | Vlatko Petkovski | 2,178 | 19th chT-FRM | A36 |
| Aug 2011 | Srdzan Hristovski | 2,145 | 20th chT-FRM | E14 |
| Aug 2010 | Kire Nikoloski | 2,142 | 19th chT-FRM | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,240 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Skopje | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| 20th chT-FRM | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,168 |
| chT-FRM 31st | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,196 |
| 24th chT-FRM | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dejan Jankov's chess games?
88 games by Dejan Jankov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jankov has played.
What does Dejan Jankov play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Dejan Jankov opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dejan Jankov answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Dejan Jankov play as White?
As White, Dejan Jankov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dejan Jankov play as Black?
As Black, Dejan Jankov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Dejan Jankov's FIDE rating?
Dejan Jankov is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Dejan Jankov played?
Our database contains 88 games by Dejan Jankov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dejan Jankov?
88 games by Dejan Jankov 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.