Prepare against Filip Petkovski
North Macedonia · World #153,974 classical · FIDE ID 15015394
When preparing against Filip Petkovski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Filip Petkovski, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Filip Petkovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Petkovski 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 | 1,664 | 1,614 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,623 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 21.4% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 5.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Petkovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Petkovski's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Petkovski usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Petkovski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Petkovski usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 15.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Filip Petkovski's chess games
All 42 games by Filip Petkovski in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Zoran Vesovski | 1,786 | ch-FRM Open | E27 |
| May 2024 | Endrit Salihi | 1,481 | ch-FRM Open | D35 |
| Jun 2024 | Jovan Krumov | 1,471 | ch-FRM U14 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 18 | 6 | 1,490 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 1,388 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Petkovski's chess games?
42 games by Filip Petkovski, from Jun 2023 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 Petkovski has played.
What does Filip Petkovski play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Filip Petkovski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Petkovski answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Filip Petkovski play as White?
As White, Filip Petkovski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Petkovski play as Black?
As Black, Filip Petkovski most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Filip Petkovski's FIDE rating?
Filip Petkovski is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,623 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,614 (May 2026).
How many games has Filip Petkovski played?
Our database contains 42 games by Filip Petkovski, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Petkovski?
42 games by Filip Petkovski 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.