Prepare against Filip Apostolovski
HRV · World #85,649 classical · FIDE ID 14581159
When preparing against Filip Apostolovski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Filip Apostolovski, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Filip Apostolovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Apostolovski 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 | 1,772 | 1,833 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,758 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,878 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Apostolovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Apostolovski's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Apostolovski usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Apostolovski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Apostolovski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Filip Apostolovski's chess games
All 30 games by Filip Apostolovski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Matej Tomac | 1,774 | ch-CRO U11 | B50 |
| Jun 2023 | Ivan Tomljenovic | 1,536 | ch-CRO U13 | E97 |
| Jun 2023 | Noa Ferdebar | 1,399 | ch-CRO U13 | D10 |
| Jun 2022 | Vito Domic | 1,307 | ch-CRO U11 | D02 |
| Oct 2021 | Goncalo Marques | 1,255 | EU-ch Hybrid U10 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U11 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,364 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,181 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Apostolovski's chess games?
30 games by Filip Apostolovski, from Jul 2021 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 Filip Apostolovski has played.
What does Filip Apostolovski play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Filip Apostolovski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Apostolovski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Filip Apostolovski play as White?
As White, Filip Apostolovski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Apostolovski play as Black?
As Black, Filip Apostolovski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Filip Apostolovski's FIDE rating?
Filip Apostolovski is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Filip Apostolovski played?
Our database contains 30 games by Filip Apostolovski, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Apostolovski?
30 games by Filip Apostolovski 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.