Prepare against Marjan Mitkov
IM · North Macedonia · World #3,458 classical · FIDE ID 15000354
When preparing against Marjan Mitkov, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 484 games by Marjan Mitkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marjan Mitkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marjan Mitkov 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 | 2,321 | 2,410 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,346 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,378 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 198 | 152 | 131 | 40.9% |
| As White | 246 | 113 | 78 | 53 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 238 | 85 | 74 | 78 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marjan Mitkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marjan Mitkov's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 234 | 95.1% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mitkov usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mitkov usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Mitkov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Mitkov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mitkov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Mitkov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 95 | 79.2% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 23 | 19.2% | 69.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 74.4% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 25.6% | 40.0% |
Marjan Mitkov's chess games
All 484 games by Marjan Mitkov 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: 198 wins, 152 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 33 | 15/12/6 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 13/10/4 | 48.1% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/7/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,593 | 24th EU-Cup | A48 |
| Dec 2017 | Marcin Dziuba | 2,584 | ch-EU rapid | A47 |
| Nov 2000 | Ashot Anastasian | 2,571 | Olympiad-34 | E12 |
| Oct 2000 | Krum Georgiev | 2,532 | Olympiad-34 | C65 |
| Jun 2001 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,528 | 2nd ch-EU | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 36 | 23 | 2,377 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 21 | 15 | 2,393 |
| ch-FRM | 2007 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-FRM 11th | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,430 |
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,360 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 12 | 5 | 2,315 |
| Lisbon Summer Open | 2000 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marjan Mitkov's chess games?
484 games by Marjan Mitkov, 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 Mitkov has played.
What does Marjan Mitkov play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Marjan Mitkov opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marjan Mitkov answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Marjan Mitkov play as White?
As White, Marjan Mitkov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marjan Mitkov play as Black?
As Black, Marjan Mitkov most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Marjan Mitkov's FIDE rating?
Marjan Mitkov is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Marjan Mitkov played?
Our database contains 484 games by Marjan Mitkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 152 draws, 131 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marjan Mitkov?
484 games by Marjan Mitkov 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.