Prepare against Ljubisa Andonovski
FM · North Macedonia · World #6,170 classical · FIDE ID 15000427
When preparing against Ljubisa Andonovski, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Ljubisa Andonovski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ljubisa Andonovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ljubisa Andonovski 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 | 2,244 | 2,326 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,339 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,351 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 201 | 133 | 148 | 41.4% |
| As White | 239 | 107 | 66 | 65 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 246 | 94 | 67 | 83 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ljubisa Andonovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ljubisa Andonovski's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 94.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.9% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Andonovski usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Andonovski usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Andonovski usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Andonovski usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Andonovski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 62.8% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 39 | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 85.3% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Ljubisa Andonovski's chess games
All 485 games by Ljubisa Andonovski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 201 wins, 133 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/3/1 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 23/9/10 | 54.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Renier Gonzalez | 2,560 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial 04th | B08 |
| Aug 2008 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,514 | 17th chT-FRM | D30 |
| Jan 2002 | Spyridon Skembris | 2,464 | 18th Skopje Open | A44 |
| Aug 2018 | Dejan Stojanovski | 2,431 | chT-FRM | E15 |
| Apr 2007 | Dragoljub Jacimovic | 2,427 | 15th FRM CupT | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2009 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-FRM | 2019 | 24 | 10 | 2,265 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 22 | 16 | 2,338 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 16 | 11 | 2,226 |
| Capablanca Memorial D | 1996 | 14 | 11 | 2,468 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial-B 06th | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Capablanca Memorial Masters II | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ljubisa Andonovski's chess games?
485 games by Ljubisa Andonovski, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ljubisa Andonovski has played.
What does Ljubisa Andonovski play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Ljubisa Andonovski opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ljubisa Andonovski answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ljubisa Andonovski play as White?
As White, Ljubisa Andonovski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ljubisa Andonovski play as Black?
As Black, Ljubisa Andonovski most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Ljubisa Andonovski's FIDE rating?
Ljubisa Andonovski is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Ljubisa Andonovski played?
Our database contains 485 games by Ljubisa Andonovski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 133 draws, 148 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ljubisa Andonovski?
485 games by Ljubisa Andonovski 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.