Prepare against Goran Simovski
North Macedonia · World #19,394 classical · FIDE ID 15000028
When preparing against Goran Simovski, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 73 games by Goran Simovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Simovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Simovski 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 | 2,176 | 2,270 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,270 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 36 | 18 | 26.0% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Simovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Simovski's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Simovski usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Simovski usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Simovski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Simovski usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Simovski usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Goran Simovski's chess games
All 73 games by Goran Simovski 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: 19 wins, 36 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,410 | chT-FRM 18th | B57 |
| Jan 1993 | Stevco Gjorgjievski | 2,335 | ch-FRM | D11 |
| Jan 1993 | Krume Mitkovski | 2,305 | ch-FRM | D05 |
| Aug 2008 | Goce Stojchev | 2,255 | 17th chT-FRM | C06 |
| Aug 2008 | Dragi Dimitrievski | 2,220 | 17th chT-FRM | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM | 1993 | 13 | 6 | 2,276 |
| chT-FRM | 2007 | 12 | 5 | 2,250 |
| Macedonian Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| chT-FRM 18th | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,226 |
| 17th chT-FRM | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| 22nd chT-FRM | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,278 |
| chT2-FRM | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,049 |
| chT-FRM 23rd | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,364 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Simovski's chess games?
73 games by Goran Simovski, 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 Simovski has played.
What does Goran Simovski play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Goran Simovski opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Simovski answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Goran Simovski play as White?
As White, Goran Simovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Simovski play as Black?
As Black, Goran Simovski most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Goran Simovski's FIDE rating?
Goran Simovski is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Goran Simovski played?
Our database contains 73 games by Goran Simovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 36 draws, 18 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Simovski?
73 games by Goran Simovski 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.