Prepare against Kire Nikoloski
North Macedonia · World #16,393 classical · FIDE ID 15000044
Our database contains 134 games by Kire Nikoloski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kire Nikoloski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kire Nikoloski 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 | 2,091 | 2,194 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,176 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,210 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 44 | 47 | 43 | 32.8% |
| As White | 65 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kire Nikoloski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kire Nikoloski's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nikoloski usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nikoloski usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nikoloski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 83.9% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 42.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 85.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Kire Nikoloski's chess games
All 134 games by Kire Nikoloski 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: 44 wins, 47 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Dejan Dinev | 2,281 | Macedonian Open | B33 |
| Aug 2023 | Filip Mihov | 2,275 | chT-FRM 31st | A84 |
| Aug 2021 | Dushan Stefanovski | 2,264 | 29th chT-FRM | B47 |
| Aug 2010 | Saso Simjanovski | 2,252 | 19th chT-FRM | B06 |
| Dec 2017 | Dejan N Djordjevic | 2,189 | Skopje U2200 Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM | 1993 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| Macedonian Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-FRM 17th | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 32nd chT-FRM | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| 20th chT-FRM | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,318 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kire Nikoloski's chess games?
134 games by Kire Nikoloski, 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 Kire Nikoloski has played.
What does Kire Nikoloski play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Kire Nikoloski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kire Nikoloski answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games).
What openings does Kire Nikoloski play as White?
As White, Kire Nikoloski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kire Nikoloski play as Black?
As Black, Kire Nikoloski most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Kire Nikoloski's FIDE rating?
Kire Nikoloski is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Kire Nikoloski played?
Our database contains 134 games by Kire Nikoloski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 47 draws, 43 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kire Nikoloski?
134 games by Kire Nikoloski 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.