Prepare against Goce Stojchev
North Macedonia · World #11,774 classical · FIDE ID 15001067
When preparing against Goce Stojchev, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 73 games by Goce Stojchev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Goce Stojchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goce Stojchev 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 | 2,145 | 2,281 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,249 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 11 | 41 | 18 | 15.1% |
| As White | 42 | 8 | 23 | 9 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 9.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goce Stojchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goce Stojchev's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 50.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 31.0% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 16.7% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Stojchev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Stojchev usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Stojchev usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Stojchev usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Stojchev usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Stojchev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 64.3% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Goce Stojchev's chess games
All 73 games by Goce Stojchev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 41 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Ljubomir Ilic | 2,296 | chT-FRM 18th | E08 |
| Aug 2023 | Andrej Veljanoski | 2,270 | chT-FRM 31st | C50 |
| Jul 2007 | Robert Veleski | 2,254 | chT-FRM | A04 |
| Jul 2012 | Dejan Gjorgjieski | 2,220 | chT-FRM 21st | B06 |
| Oct 2009 | Roger Gloor | 2,094 | 25th EU-Cup | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2007 | 12 | 5 | 2,244 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| chT-FRM 31st | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,277 |
| 25th EU-Cup | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,258 |
| 22nd chT-FRM | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| Skopje Open | 1993 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,374 |
| 17th chT-FRM | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-FRM 18th | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goce Stojchev's chess games?
73 games by Goce Stojchev, from Apr 2003 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 Goce Stojchev has played.
What does Goce Stojchev play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Goce Stojchev opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.g3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goce Stojchev answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Goce Stojchev play as White?
As White, Goce Stojchev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goce Stojchev play as Black?
As Black, Goce Stojchev most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Goce Stojchev's FIDE rating?
Goce Stojchev is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Goce Stojchev played?
Our database contains 73 games by Goce Stojchev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 41 draws, 18 losses (15.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goce Stojchev?
73 games by Goce Stojchev 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.