Prepare against Emil Risteski
IM · North Macedonia · World #1,289 classical · FIDE ID 15005267
When preparing against Emil Risteski, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 943 games by Emil Risteski, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emil Risteski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Risteski 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 | 2,426 | 2,426 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,405 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,338 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 943 | 396 | 252 | 295 | 42.0% |
| As White | 465 | 223 | 123 | 119 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 478 | 173 | 129 | 176 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Risteski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Risteski's side.
First moves as White (465 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 71.8% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 10.5% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 31 | 6.7% | 67.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 4.3% | 72.5% |
| d3 | 12 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 10 | 2.2% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Risteski usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Risteski usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Risteski usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Risteski usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Risteski usually continues g3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Risteski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 56.1% | 50.4% |
| d6 | 63 | 30.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.4% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.9% | 91.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 53.7% | 47.4% |
| d6 | 49 | 27.7% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.0% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Emil Risteski's chess games
All 943 games by Emil Risteski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 396 wins, 252 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 54 | 24/12/18 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 56 | 28/11/17 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 23/14/13 | 46.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 15/13/17 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,654 | TCh-AUT Rapid | C53 |
| May 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,631 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | C48 |
| Jul 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 310 | 174 | 2,361 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 54 | 38.5 | 2,256 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 1,989 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2020 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,854 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2,257 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,142 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Risteski's chess games?
943 games by Emil Risteski, from Oct 2015 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 Emil Risteski has played.
What does Emil Risteski play on the first move as White?
Across 465 games with White in our database, Emil Risteski opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Risteski answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Emil Risteski play as White?
As White, Emil Risteski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 465 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Risteski play as Black?
As Black, Emil Risteski most often plays: Philidor (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 46.0% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Emil Risteski's FIDE rating?
Emil Risteski is currently rated 2,426 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Emil Risteski played?
Our database contains 943 games by Emil Risteski, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 396 wins, 252 draws, 295 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Risteski?
943 games by Emil Risteski 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.