Prepare against Hristijan Cakonchev
North Macedonia · World #66,913 classical · FIDE ID 15002799
When preparing against Hristijan Cakonchev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Hristijan Cakonchev, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hristijan Cakonchev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hristijan Cakonchev 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 | 1,832 | 1,847 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 47.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hristijan Cakonchev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hristijan Cakonchev's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Cakonchev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cakonchev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cakonchev usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hristijan Cakonchev's chess games
All 40 games by Hristijan Cakonchev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Dino Tabakovski | 1,929 | ch-FRM Open | B23 |
| May 2023 | Zoran Kostadinovski | 1,907 | ch-FRM Open | D87 |
| Aug 2017 | Aleksandar Aleksovski | 1,902 | ch-FRM | A57 |
| May 2023 | Vancho Petrov | 1,901 | ch-FRM Open | B23 |
| Dec 2023 | Toni Stojmanovski | 1,898 | Skopje Open B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,892 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,706 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,858 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,714 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hristijan Cakonchev's chess games?
40 games by Hristijan Cakonchev, from Mar 2013 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 Hristijan Cakonchev has played.
What does Hristijan Cakonchev play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Hristijan Cakonchev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hristijan Cakonchev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hristijan Cakonchev play as White?
As White, Hristijan Cakonchev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hristijan Cakonchev play as Black?
As Black, Hristijan Cakonchev most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Hristijan Cakonchev's FIDE rating?
Hristijan Cakonchev is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (May 2024).
How many games has Hristijan Cakonchev played?
Our database contains 40 games by Hristijan Cakonchev, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hristijan Cakonchev?
40 games by Hristijan Cakonchev 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.