Prepare against Marjan Damceski
North Macedonia · World #36,257 classical · FIDE ID 15001920
When preparing against Marjan Damceski, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 129 games by Marjan Damceski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marjan Damceski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marjan Damceski 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 | 1,953 | 2,078 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 2,059 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,055 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 38 | 38 | 53 | 29.5% |
| As White | 68 | 18 | 21 | 29 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marjan Damceski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marjan Damceski's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 66.2% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 16 | 23.5% | 34.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Damceski usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Damceski usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Damceski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Damceski usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Damceski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Damceski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Marjan Damceski's chess games
All 129 games by Marjan Damceski 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: 38 wins, 38 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Zoran Stojcevski | 2,338 | chT-FRM 25th | B30 |
| Jul 2008 | Zoran Ilic | 2,306 | ch-FRM 17th | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Dushan Stefanovski | 2,300 | chT-FRM 25th | B47 |
| Jul 2002 | Janko Jankov | 2,225 | Macedonian Open | D26 |
| Aug 2011 | Dejan Jankov | 2,221 | 20th chT-FRM | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,950 |
| ch-FRM 17th | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
| Macedonian Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 32nd chT-FRM | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| Skopje Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,171 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| 22nd chT-FRM | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,959 |
| 20th chT-FRM | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marjan Damceski's chess games?
129 games by Marjan Damceski, 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 Marjan Damceski has played.
What does Marjan Damceski play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Marjan Damceski opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marjan Damceski answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marjan Damceski play as White?
As White, Marjan Damceski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marjan Damceski play as Black?
As Black, Marjan Damceski most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Marjan Damceski's FIDE rating?
Marjan Damceski is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Marjan Damceski played?
Our database contains 129 games by Marjan Damceski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 38 draws, 53 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marjan Damceski?
129 games by Marjan Damceski 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.