Prepare against Nenad Batkoski
North Macedonia · World #92,048 classical · FIDE ID 15002780
When preparing against Nenad Batkoski, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Nenad Batkoski, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nenad Batkoski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nenad Batkoski 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 | 1,753 | 1,904 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 2,023 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,992 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 39 | 20 | 82 | 27.7% |
| As White | 71 | 18 | 12 | 41 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 8 | 41 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nenad Batkoski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nenad Batkoski's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 83.1% | 33.9% |
| b4 | 6 | 8.5% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Batkoski usually continues Nf3 (20.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Batkoski usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Batkoski usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Batkoski usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Batkoski usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Batkoski usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 56.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 40.5% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Nenad Batkoski's chess games
All 141 games by Nenad Batkoski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 39 wins, 20 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/1/16 | 19.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Ilja Stosevski | 2,172 | ch-Skopje Open | B07 |
| Mar 2014 | Emil Krstev | 2,156 | Skopje Karposh Open | C02 |
| Mar 2019 | Emil Risteski | 2,132 | 20th EU-ch | C50 |
| Dec 2015 | Vlatko Petkovski | 2,129 | ch-Skopje Open | B40 |
| Dec 2018 | Mile Trajkovski | 2,120 | ch-FRM Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 46 | 15.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 2,074 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-Karposh CC | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,631 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,615 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,810 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nenad Batkoski's chess games?
141 games by Nenad Batkoski, from Jan 2012 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 Nenad Batkoski has played.
What does Nenad Batkoski play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Nenad Batkoski opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nenad Batkoski answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nenad Batkoski play as White?
As White, Nenad Batkoski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nenad Batkoski play as Black?
As Black, Nenad Batkoski most often plays: Horwitz Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Nenad Batkoski's FIDE rating?
Nenad Batkoski is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Nenad Batkoski played?
Our database contains 141 games by Nenad Batkoski, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 82 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nenad Batkoski?
141 games by Nenad Batkoski 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.