Prepare against Dragana Nikolovska
North Macedonia · World #50,357 classical · FIDE ID 15000133
When preparing against Dragana Nikolovska, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 423 games by Dragana Nikolovska, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragana Nikolovska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragana Nikolovska 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 | 1,892 | 1,927 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,895 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 145 | 72 | 206 | 34.3% |
| As White | 218 | 79 | 44 | 95 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 205 | 66 | 28 | 111 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragana Nikolovska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragana Nikolovska's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 83.9% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 27 | 12.4% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.7% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nikolovska usually continues c3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nikolovska usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nikolovska usually continues d4 (46.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nikolovska usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Nikolovska usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Nikolovska usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 99.2% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 86.0% | 34.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Dragana Nikolovska's chess games
All 423 games by Dragana Nikolovska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 145 wins, 72 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 17/8/22 | 36.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 54 | 20/3/31 | 37.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/6/17 | 39.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 6/4/15 | 24.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Ljubisa Andonovski | 2,317 | 20th ch-FRM Open | B22 |
| Jul 2015 | Aleksandar D Jovanovic | 2,240 | Grocka Open | B07 |
| Dec 2020 | Angela Dragomirescu | 2,233 | EU-Cup Online Gr-E w | B07 |
| Feb 2021 | Artur Arzamastsev | 2,128 | World Corporate East E | B13 |
| Apr 2012 | Tome Arizanov | 2,108 | Skopje Karposh Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2010 | 35 | 11 | 1,787 |
| chT-FRM w | 2024 | 29 | 17 | 1,929 |
| ch-FRM w | 2024 | 28 | 12.5 | 1,749 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 26 | 10 | 2,039 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,777 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2010 | 12 | 5 | 1,846 |
| 14th ch-EU w | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragana Nikolovska's chess games?
423 games by Dragana Nikolovska, from Oct 2007 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 Dragana Nikolovska has played.
What does Dragana Nikolovska play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Dragana Nikolovska opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragana Nikolovska answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dragana Nikolovska play as White?
As White, Dragana Nikolovska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 36.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragana Nikolovska play as Black?
As Black, Dragana Nikolovska most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Dragana Nikolovska's FIDE rating?
Dragana Nikolovska is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Dragana Nikolovska played?
Our database contains 423 games by Dragana Nikolovska, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 72 draws, 206 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragana Nikolovska?
423 games by Dragana Nikolovska 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.