Prepare against Ratko Trajanovski
North Macedonia · World #18,464 classical · FIDE ID 15001954
When preparing against Ratko Trajanovski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ratko Trajanovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ratko Trajanovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ratko Trajanovski 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 | 2,096 | 2,212 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,167 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,172 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 16.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ratko Trajanovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ratko Trajanovski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Trajanovski usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Trajanovski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Trajanovski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Ratko Trajanovski's chess games
All 36 games by Ratko Trajanovski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 6 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Anton Zlatkov | 2,056 | 29th chT-FRM | C00 |
| Dec 2015 | Seljajdin Fazlija | 2,030 | ch-Skopje Open | D04 |
| Dec 2015 | Ilja Stosevski | 2,001 | ch-Skopje Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM 31st | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 2,021 |
| 29th chT-FRM | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 2,129 |
| 32nd chT-FRM | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| chT-FRM 30th | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,979 |
| chT-FRM qual Gr B | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,252 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,202 |
| chT-FRM qual Final | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ratko Trajanovski's chess games?
36 games by Ratko Trajanovski, from Apr 2003 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 Ratko Trajanovski has played.
What does Ratko Trajanovski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ratko Trajanovski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ratko Trajanovski answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ratko Trajanovski play as White?
As White, Ratko Trajanovski's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ratko Trajanovski play as Black?
As Black, Ratko Trajanovski most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ratko Trajanovski's FIDE rating?
Ratko Trajanovski is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ratko Trajanovski played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ratko Trajanovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ratko Trajanovski?
36 games by Ratko Trajanovski 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.