Prepare against Gjoko Gigovski
Italy · World #12,980 classical · FIDE ID 867004
Our database contains 61 games by Gjoko Gigovski, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gjoko Gigovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gjoko Gigovski 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 | 2,128 | 2,182 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,075 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 31.1% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gjoko Gigovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gjoko Gigovski's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 53.8% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gigovski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Gigovski usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gigovski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gigovski usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gigovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gigovski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Gjoko Gigovski's chess games
All 61 games by Gjoko Gigovski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Carlo Stromboli | 2,306 | 50th chT-ITA | B18 |
| Apr 2011 | Enrico Vianello | 2,164 | 32nd Mogliano Veneto Open | D11 |
| Nov 2019 | Armando Rossato | 2,088 | 26th Venice Autumn Open | E43 |
| Dec 2018 | Emanuele Grandesso | 2,080 | 26th Santa Maria di Sala Open | D02 |
| Dec 2018 | Joshuaede Cappelletto | 2,036 | 26th Santa Maria di Sala Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Treviso Lega Master Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| 26th Santa Maria di Sala Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| 16th Venice Autumn Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| 57th Italian Teams Gp A | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,958 |
| 32nd Mogliano Veneto Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
| 3rd Noale Szabados Memorial B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2,126 |
| 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gjoko Gigovski's chess games?
61 games by Gjoko Gigovski, from Sep 2009 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 Gjoko Gigovski has played.
What does Gjoko Gigovski play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gjoko Gigovski opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gjoko Gigovski answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gjoko Gigovski play as White?
As White, Gjoko Gigovski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gjoko Gigovski play as Black?
As Black, Gjoko Gigovski most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Gjoko Gigovski's FIDE rating?
Gjoko Gigovski is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Gjoko Gigovski played?
Our database contains 61 games by Gjoko Gigovski, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gjoko Gigovski?
61 games by Gjoko Gigovski 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.