Prepare against Dimitar Kachakovski
FM · North Macedonia · World #27,964 classical · FIDE ID 15000052
When preparing against Dimitar Kachakovski, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 325 games by Dimitar Kachakovski, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dimitar Kachakovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitar Kachakovski 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 | 1,999 | 2,227 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,199 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,042 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 124 | 68 | 133 | 38.2% |
| As White | 166 | 69 | 33 | 64 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 159 | 55 | 35 | 69 | 34.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 701 rated games against 417 different opponents, across 88 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 479 | 206 | 96 | 177 | 43.0% | 2,084 | 2,082 | 11 |
| Rapid | 162 | 89 | 11 | 62 | 54.9% | 1,933 | 1,986 | 8 |
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 45.5% | 1,894 | 1,814 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 278 | 52 | 51 | 175 | 18.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 357 | 214 | 55 | 88 | 59.9% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs GM · 19 vs IM · 20 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 10 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 66 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,949 | 2,006 |
| 2025 | 49 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 1,826 | 1,893 |
| 2024 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1,795 | 1,902 |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1,852 | 1,821 |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1,921 | 1,890 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,988 | 1,908 |
| 2019 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 2,067 | 2,050 |
| 2018 | 87 | 38 | 8 | 41 | 1,904 | 1,880 |
| 2017 | 57 | 32 | 4 | 21 | 1,984 | 2,055 |
| 2016 | 39 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 2,089 | 2,111 |
| 2015 | 48 | 19 | 8 | 21 | 2,104 | 2,078 |
| 2014 | 52 | 26 | 4 | 22 | 2,068 | 2,076 |
| 2013 | 66 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 2,071 | 2,091 |
| 2012 | 69 | 31 | 11 | 27 | 2,183 | 2,176 |
| 2011 | 58 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 2,120 | 2,103 |
| 2010 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2,220 | 2,183 |
| 2009 | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 2,202 | 2,069 |
| 2008 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 2,167 | 2,151 |
| 2007 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2,257 | 2,257 |
Where Dimitar Kachakovski has played
North Macedonia (76) · Serbia (3) · Greece (2) · Hungary (2) · Bosnia & Herzegovina (1) · Bulgaria (1) · Croatia (1) · Montenegro (1) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitar Kachakovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitar Kachakovski's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 78.3% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kachakovski usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kachakovski usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kachakovski usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kachakovski usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kachakovski usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kachakovski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 66.7% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 22 | 31.9% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 48.3% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 43.1% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Dimitar Kachakovski's chess games
All 325 games by Dimitar Kachakovski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 124 wins, 68 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,576 | ch-FRM | C51 |
| Aug 2010 | Milko Popchev | 2,502 | 19th chT-FRM | B54 |
| Apr 2015 | Tihomir Yanev | 2,419 | Skopje Karposh Open | A11 |
| Mar 2013 | Marco Codenotti | 2,402 | Skopje Karposh Open | B96 |
| Aug 2010 | Marjan Mitkov | 2,398 | 19th chT-FRM | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 41 | 19.5 | 2,152 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 33 | 19 | 2,133 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2018 | 25 | 15 | 2,099 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2011 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 10 | 2 | 1,923 |
| Albena Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-Skopje Karposh CC | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitar Kachakovski's chess games?
325 games by Dimitar Kachakovski, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Dimitar Kachakovski has played.
What does Dimitar Kachakovski play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Dimitar Kachakovski opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitar Kachakovski answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dimitar Kachakovski play as White?
As White, Dimitar Kachakovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitar Kachakovski play as Black?
As Black, Dimitar Kachakovski most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Dimitar Kachakovski's FIDE rating?
Dimitar Kachakovski is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Dimitar Kachakovski played?
Our database contains 325 games by Dimitar Kachakovski, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 68 draws, 133 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitar Kachakovski?
325 games by Dimitar Kachakovski 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.