Prepare against Ilija Stosevski
North Macedonia · World #20,176 classical · FIDE ID 15000761
When preparing against Ilija Stosevski, expect 1.Nf3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 46.9% over 49 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Ilija Stosevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilija Stosevski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilija Stosevski 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 | 2,056 | 2,222 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,136 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,167 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 69 | 26 | 67 | 42.6% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 11 | 37 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 35 | 15 | 30 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilija Stosevski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilija Stosevski's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 75.6% | 51.6% |
| g3 | 11 | 13.4% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Stosevski usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Stosevski usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Stosevski usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 13% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Stosevski usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Stosevski usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Stosevski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 50.0% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 20 | 43.5% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Ilija Stosevski's chess games
All 162 games by Ilija Stosevski 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: 69 wins, 26 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 33 | 18/4/11 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 23/7/19 | 46.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Rolando Kutirov | 2,308 | Skopje Open | E60 |
| Dec 2015 | Nikola Nikolovski | 2,293 | ch-Skopje Open | B08 |
| Sep 2023 | Mario Cocozza | 2,226 | WchT Seniors 65 | D79 |
| Dec 2017 | Mile Trajkovski | 2,196 | Skopje U2200 Open | B06 |
| Dec 2017 | Nikola Elez | 2,162 | Skopje U2200 Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 47 | 18.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 36 | 21 | 1,820 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 24 | 14 | 2,006 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 23 | 12 | 2,148 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,026 |
| ch-Skopje Seniors | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilija Stosevski's chess games?
162 games by Ilija Stosevski, 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 Ilija Stosevski has played.
What does Ilija Stosevski play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Ilija Stosevski opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilija Stosevski answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (84% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ilija Stosevski play as White?
As White, Ilija Stosevski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilija Stosevski play as Black?
As Black, Ilija Stosevski most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Ilija Stosevski's FIDE rating?
Ilija Stosevski is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ilija Stosevski played?
Our database contains 162 games by Ilija Stosevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 26 draws, 67 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilija Stosevski?
162 games by Ilija Stosevski 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.