Prepare against Kristian Dimitrijeski
CM · DEU · World #19,013 classical · FIDE ID 4627229
When preparing against Kristian Dimitrijeski, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 501 games by Kristian Dimitrijeski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Dimitrijeski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Dimitrijeski 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 | 2,066 | 2,229 | Jul 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 501 | 173 | 197 | 130 | 34.5% |
| As White | 258 | 95 | 103 | 59 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 243 | 78 | 94 | 71 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Dimitrijeski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Dimitrijeski's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 94.2% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 3.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dimitrijeski usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dimitrijeski usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dimitrijeski usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dimitrijeski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Dimitrijeski usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dimitrijeski usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 54.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 36 | 31.9% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 8.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.2% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 63.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 29.0% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Kristian Dimitrijeski's chess games
All 501 games by Kristian Dimitrijeski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 173 wins, 197 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 7/18/8 | 21.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/12/4 | 45.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 11/17/13 | 26.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,445 | ch-Berlin | E51 |
| Apr 2008 | Sebastian Mueller | 2,295 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | A81 |
| Apr 2010 | Benjamin Dauth | 2,286 | ch-Berlin | A44 |
| Feb 2017 | Manfred Glienke | 2,277 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | A12 |
| Jan 1997 | J. Schulz | 2,275 | ch-BER U20 | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin MT | 2019 | 36 | 18 | 2,171 |
| ch-Berlin | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 2,272 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 2,226 |
| ch-BER U20 | 1997 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,329 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2006 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,134 |
| 2nd Belgrade Summer IM-A | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| Bundesliga 2021-22 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Dimitrijeski's chess games?
501 games by Kristian Dimitrijeski, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kristian Dimitrijeski has played.
What does Kristian Dimitrijeski play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Kristian Dimitrijeski opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Dimitrijeski answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kristian Dimitrijeski play as White?
As White, Kristian Dimitrijeski's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Dimitrijeski play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Dimitrijeski most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Kristian Dimitrijeski's FIDE rating?
Kristian Dimitrijeski is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Kristian Dimitrijeski played?
Our database contains 501 games by Kristian Dimitrijeski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 197 draws, 130 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Dimitrijeski?
501 games by Kristian Dimitrijeski 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.