Prepare against Martin Nikolovski
North Macedonia · World #41,881 classical · FIDE ID 15003060
Our database contains 70 games by Martin Nikolovski, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Nikolovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,029 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 17 | 30 | 32.9% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Nikolovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Nikolovski's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.9% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nikolovski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Martin Nikolovski's chess games
All 70 games by Martin Nikolovski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Mihail Jordanov | 2,158 | chT-FRM 31st | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Mihajlo Ilic | 2,154 | chT-FRM 16th | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Petre Mihajlovski | 2,007 | Skopje Karposh Open | D31 |
| Jul 2013 | Nikola Nikolovski | 1,989 | 22nd ch-FRM Open | A53 |
| Aug 2016 | Zarko Selkovski | 1,939 | chT-FRM 25th | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 1,916 |
| 22nd ch-FRM Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| Struga Open U20 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,788 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT-FRM 31st | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,871 |
| chT-FRM 25th | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,985 |
| chT2-FRM Gp-A | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-FRM 16th | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Nikolovski's chess games?
70 games by Martin Nikolovski, from Sep 2011 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 Martin Nikolovski has played.
What does Martin Nikolovski play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Martin Nikolovski opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Nikolovski answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Martin Nikolovski play as White?
As White, Martin Nikolovski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Nikolovski play as Black?
As Black, Martin Nikolovski most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Martin Nikolovski's FIDE rating?
Martin Nikolovski is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martin Nikolovski played?
Our database contains 70 games by Martin Nikolovski, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Nikolovski?
70 games by Martin 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.