Prepare against Nikola Petrovski
North Macedonia · World #48,843 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 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 123 games by Nikola Petrovski, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 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 | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,666 | 1,692 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 57 | 20 | 46 | 46.3% |
| As White | 60 | 30 | 9 | 21 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 27 | 11 | 25 | 42.9% |
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 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 96.7% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Petrovski usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (9% 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 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 91.4% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Nikola Petrovski's chess games
All 123 games by Nikola Petrovski in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 57 wins, 20 draws, 46 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% |
| B01 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| 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% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 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 |
| Apr 2022 | Trajce Dimov | 1,691 | ch-FRM Open | C56 |
| Nov 2024 | Davit Berishvili | 1,578 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C55 |
| Jun 2024 | Marko Stojanovikj | 1,570 | ch-FRM U12 | C50 |
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 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,218 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,525 |
| 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?
123 games by Nikola Petrovski, from Dec 2018 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 Petrovski has played.
What does Nikola Petrovski play on the first move as White?
Across 60 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 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% 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 60 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); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Nikola Petrovski's FIDE rating?
Nikola Petrovski is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,666 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikola Petrovski played?
Our database contains 123 games by Nikola Petrovski, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 20 draws, 46 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Petrovski?
123 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.