Prepare against Nikola Petrovski
North Macedonia · World #53,534 classical · FIDE ID 15007839
When preparing against Nikola Petrovski, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 129 games by Nikola Petrovski, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Petrovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Petrovski 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 | 1,880 | 1,898 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,666 | 1,692 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 62 | 20 | 47 | 48.1% |
| As White | 63 | 32 | 9 | 22 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 30 | 11 | 25 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Petrovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Petrovski's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 96.8% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 91.7% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Nikola Petrovski's chess games
All 129 games by Nikola Petrovski in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 62 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Janco Gjorgjevski | 1,819 | ch-FRM Open | A54 |
| Dec 2023 | Adnan Ajrula | 1,782 | Skopje Open B | B06 |
| Oct 2026 | Aitor Molina Mora | 1,723 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | E81 |
| Apr 2022 | Trajce Dimov | 1,691 | ch-FRM Open | C56 |
| Sep 2026 | Raffaele Murrau | 1,638 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 26 | 12 | 1,762 |
| ch-FRM U12 | 2024 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,709 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,687 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,337 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,525 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,218 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,877 |
| ch-FRM U10 | 2022 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Petrovski's chess games?
129 games by Nikola Petrovski, from Dec 2018 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 Petrovski has played.
What does Nikola Petrovski play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Nikola Petrovski opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Petrovski answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nikola Petrovski play as White?
As White, Nikola Petrovski's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Petrovski play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Petrovski most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Nikola Petrovski's FIDE rating?
Nikola Petrovski is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,666 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nikola Petrovski played?
Our database contains 129 games by Nikola Petrovski, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Petrovski?
129 games by Nikola Petrovski 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.