Prepare against Oliver Kuzmanoski
North Macedonia · World #122,005 classical · FIDE ID 352144580
When preparing against Oliver Kuzmanoski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Oliver Kuzmanoski, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Kuzmanoski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Kuzmanoski 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 | 1,668 | 1,735 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,719 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 28.6% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Kuzmanoski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Kuzmanoski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kuzmanoski usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kuzmanoski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kuzmanoski usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Oliver Kuzmanoski's chess games
All 35 games by Oliver Kuzmanoski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vancho Petrov | 1,901 | ch-FRM Open | B20 |
| Jul 2021 | Valentin Jancev | 1,772 | ch-FRM Open | B09 |
| Jul 2021 | Filip Arsov | 1,708 | ch-FRM Open | C50 |
| Dec 2023 | Emil Zhezhov | 1,665 | Skopje Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2026 | Naveen Daniel George | 1,624 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Intermediate | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1,711 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,520 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Intermediate | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,618 |
| chT-FRM Gp-B | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Kuzmanoski's chess games?
35 games by Oliver Kuzmanoski, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Oliver Kuzmanoski has played.
What does Oliver Kuzmanoski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Oliver Kuzmanoski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Kuzmanoski answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Oliver Kuzmanoski play as White?
As White, Oliver Kuzmanoski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Kuzmanoski play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Kuzmanoski most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Oliver Kuzmanoski's FIDE rating?
Oliver Kuzmanoski is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Oliver Kuzmanoski played?
Our database contains 35 games by Oliver Kuzmanoski, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Kuzmanoski?
35 games by Oliver Kuzmanoski 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.