Prepare against Nikola Pavleski
North Macedonia · World #10,547 classical · FIDE ID 15016447
When preparing against Nikola Pavleski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Nikola Pavleski, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Pavleski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Pavleski 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 | 2,162 | 2,162 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,171 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,945 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 53.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 378 rated games against 255 different opponents, across 45 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 85 | 48 | 25 | 12 | 56.5% | 1,758 | 1,943 | 15 |
| Rapid | 218 | 104 | 46 | 68 | 47.7% | 1,809 | 1,870 | 12 |
| Blitz | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 54.5% | 1,894 | 1,932 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 147 | 29 | 37 | 81 | 19.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 189 | 134 | 33 | 22 | 70.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 40 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 120 | 60 | 27 | 33 | 1,957 | 2,047 |
| 2025 | 83 | 38 | 18 | 27 | 1,895 | 1,944 |
| 2024 | 146 | 71 | 35 | 40 | 1,756 | 1,837 |
| 2023 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 1,493 | 1,493 |
Where Nikola Pavleski has played
North Macedonia (36) · Serbia (5) · Kosovo (2) · Italy (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Pavleski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Pavleski's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 34.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pavleski usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pavleski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Pavleski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Nikola Pavleski's chess games
All 31 games by Nikola Pavleski in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nikola Leskovac | 2,206 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | B11 |
| Jun 2026 | Mihailo Pusara | 2,167 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Michael Burns | 1,875 | ch-FRM U16 | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandar Aleksovski | 1,853 | chT2-FRM | C24 |
| Jul 2024 | Muhamet Zulbehari | 1,849 | chT2-FRM | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,801 |
| Medjunaroden open turnir Carevi kuli 2026 Turnir A - do 2200 rejting | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,870 |
| European Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Pavleski's chess games?
31 games by Nikola Pavleski, from Aug 2023 to Oct 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 Pavleski has played.
What does Nikola Pavleski play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nikola Pavleski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Pavleski answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Pavleski play as White?
As White, Nikola Pavleski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Pavleski play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Pavleski most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nikola Pavleski's FIDE rating?
Nikola Pavleski is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Nikola Pavleski played?
Our database contains 31 games by Nikola Pavleski, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Pavleski?
31 games by Nikola Pavleski 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.