Prepare against Nikola Boshkovski
North Macedonia · World #71,054 classical · FIDE ID 15008860
When preparing against Nikola Boshkovski, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 49 games by Nikola Boshkovski, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Boshkovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Boshkovski 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 | 1,818 | 1,829 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,901 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Boshkovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Boshkovski's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 79.2% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Boshkovski usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Boshkovski usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Boshkovski usually continues dxe5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Boshkovski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Boshkovski usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Boshkovski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Nikola Boshkovski's chess games
All 49 games by Nikola Boshkovski in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Robert Veleski | 2,090 | ch-FRM Open | E30 |
| May 2022 | Zoran Kostadinovski | 1,914 | ch-FRM Open | A46 |
| May 2023 | Emil Krstev | 1,913 | ch-FRM Open | D00 |
| May 2023 | David Nikolovski | 1,848 | ch-FRM Open | E62 |
| Dec 2019 | Jordan Stoilkovski | 1,846 | Skopje Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,952 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 1,516 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,494 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Boshkovski's chess games?
49 games by Nikola Boshkovski, from Dec 2019 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 Nikola Boshkovski has played.
What does Nikola Boshkovski play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nikola Boshkovski opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Boshkovski answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikola Boshkovski play as White?
As White, Nikola Boshkovski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Boshkovski play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Boshkovski most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nikola Boshkovski's FIDE rating?
Nikola Boshkovski is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Nikola Boshkovski played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nikola Boshkovski, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Boshkovski?
49 games by Nikola Boshkovski 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.