Prepare against Kiril Nikolovski
North Macedonia · World #41,662 classical · FIDE ID 15005399
Our database contains 184 games by Kiril Nikolovski, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kiril Nikolovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kiril Nikolovski 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 | 1,928 | 2,104 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,174 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 74 | 48 | 62 | 40.2% |
| As White | 93 | 41 | 22 | 30 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 91 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kiril Nikolovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kiril Nikolovski's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 90.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.7% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 32.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Kiril Nikolovski's chess games
All 184 games by Kiril Nikolovski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 74 wins, 48 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,347 | 33rd TCh-MKD | B27 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,230 | Skopje Open | C27 |
| Dec 2024 | Martin Lednicky | 2,060 | Skopje Open | A15 |
| Dec 2024 | Steven Vanden Bussche | 2,049 | Skopje Open | B13 |
| Dec 2023 | Nikolina Koljevic | 2,039 | Skopje Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 43 | 21.5 | 1,701 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2023 | 17 | 13 | 1,471 |
| ch-FRM U10 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,279 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,562 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,312 |
| ch-Balkan U12 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kiril Nikolovski's chess games?
184 games by Kiril Nikolovski, from Jan 2016 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 Kiril Nikolovski has played.
What does Kiril Nikolovski play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Kiril Nikolovski opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kiril Nikolovski answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Kiril Nikolovski play as White?
As White, Kiril Nikolovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kiril Nikolovski play as Black?
As Black, Kiril Nikolovski most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Kiril Nikolovski's FIDE rating?
Kiril Nikolovski is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kiril Nikolovski played?
Our database contains 184 games by Kiril Nikolovski, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 48 draws, 62 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kiril Nikolovski?
184 games by Kiril Nikolovski 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.