Prepare against Goran Gotovusa
North Macedonia · World #12,951 classical · FIDE ID 15002250
Our database contains 125 games by Goran Gotovusa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Gotovusa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Gotovusa 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 | 2,129 | 2,210 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,205 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,192 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 24.8% |
| As White | 64 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Gotovusa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Gotovusa's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 87.5% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gotovusa usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gotovusa usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gotovusa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Gotovusa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gotovusa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gotovusa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Goran Gotovusa's chess games
All 125 games by Goran Gotovusa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 43 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,347 | chT-FRM | D05 |
| Aug 2010 | Zoran Ilic | 2,280 | 19th chT-FRM | E18 |
| Aug 2009 | Ljubisa Andonovski | 2,277 | chT-FRM 18th | D36 |
| Aug 2010 | Vladimir Micov | 2,268 | 19th chT-FRM | D02 |
| Aug 2003 | Miroslav Maksimovic | 2,265 | 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Macedonian Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| 33rd TCh-MKD | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,203 |
| Skopje Open | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| chT-FRM 18th | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Gotovusa's chess games?
125 games by Goran Gotovusa, from Apr 2003 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 Goran Gotovusa has played.
What does Goran Gotovusa play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Goran Gotovusa opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Gotovusa answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Goran Gotovusa play as White?
As White, Goran Gotovusa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Gotovusa play as Black?
As Black, Goran Gotovusa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Goran Gotovusa's FIDE rating?
Goran Gotovusa is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Goran Gotovusa played?
Our database contains 125 games by Goran Gotovusa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 43 draws, 51 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Gotovusa?
125 games by Goran Gotovusa 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.