Prepare against Dragi Jakimov
North Macedonia · World #74,686 classical · FIDE ID 15011267
When preparing against Dragi Jakimov, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 61 games by Dragi Jakimov, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragi Jakimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragi Jakimov 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 | 1,806 | 1,806 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 29.5% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragi Jakimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragi Jakimov's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 41.9% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 41.9% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Jakimov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Jakimov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Jakimov usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Jakimov usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Jakimov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Jakimov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Dragi Jakimov's chess games
All 61 games by Dragi Jakimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Borce Linkinoski | 1,688 | ch-FRM Open | E91 |
| May 2023 | Vaso Taleski | 1,679 | ch-FRM Open | C45 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Krstevski | 1,490 | Skopje Open B | B14 |
| Jun 2024 | David Denkovski | 1,483 | ch-FRM U16 | A22 |
| Sep 2022 | Ailin Ndreko | 1,163 | Struga Lake Queen U14 Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM U14 | 2023 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,203 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 15 | 6 | 1,719 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,481 |
| Struga Lake Queen U14 Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,127 |
| 2nd Struga Youth Open A | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,196 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,579 |
| Vojvodina Open 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,608 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragi Jakimov's chess games?
61 games by Dragi Jakimov, from Jul 2022 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 Dragi Jakimov has played.
What does Dragi Jakimov play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Dragi Jakimov opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragi Jakimov answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Dragi Jakimov play as White?
As White, Dragi Jakimov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragi Jakimov play as Black?
As Black, Dragi Jakimov most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Dragi Jakimov's FIDE rating?
Dragi Jakimov is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dragi Jakimov played?
Our database contains 61 games by Dragi Jakimov, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragi Jakimov?
61 games by Dragi Jakimov 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.