Prepare against Mateo Eftovski
North Macedonia · World #20,435 classical · FIDE ID 15004910
Our database contains 188 games by Mateo Eftovski, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Eftovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Eftovski 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 | 2,054 | 2,054 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,175 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,099 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 75 | 51 | 62 | 39.9% |
| As White | 95 | 43 | 23 | 29 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Eftovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Eftovski's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 85.3% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 10.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (70% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 75.0% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 51.7% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 20.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 20.7% | 8.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Mateo Eftovski's chess games
All 188 games by Mateo Eftovski in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 75 wins, 51 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Andrej Veljanoski | 2,245 | 33rd TCh-MKD | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Baitleu,Syrym | 2,245 | Serbia Open 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2025 | Kire Nikoloski | 2,165 | 33rd TCh-MKD | A80 |
| Dec 2023 | Mikhail Gusev | 2,155 | Skopje Open A | B76 |
| Jul 2024 | Goce Gjorgjiev | 2,106 | chT2-FRM | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 25 | 14 | 1,813 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,673 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2021 | 17 | 14.5 | 1,939 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 2,028 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 13 | 12 | 2,152 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,045 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Eftovski's chess games?
188 games by Mateo Eftovski, from May 2015 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 Mateo Eftovski has played.
What does Mateo Eftovski play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Mateo Eftovski opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Eftovski answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Mateo Eftovski play as White?
As White, Mateo Eftovski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Eftovski play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Eftovski most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Mateo Eftovski's FIDE rating?
Mateo Eftovski is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mateo Eftovski played?
Our database contains 188 games by Mateo Eftovski, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 51 draws, 62 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Eftovski?
188 games by Mateo Eftovski 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.