Prepare against Sashko Eftovski
North Macedonia · World #22,616 classical · FIDE ID 15004732
When preparing against Sashko Eftovski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Sashko Eftovski, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sashko Eftovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sashko Eftovski 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 | 2,034 | 2,139 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,088 | Oct 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,139 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 35.5% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sashko Eftovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sashko Eftovski's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Eftovski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Sashko Eftovski's chess games
All 31 games by Sashko Eftovski in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandar Aleksovski | 1,838 | ch-FRM Open | D35 |
| Jul 2024 | Kristijan Lazovski | 1,820 | chT2-FRM | E61 |
| Aug 2019 | Anton Zlatkov | 1,817 | ch-FRM Open | D55 |
| Jun 2023 | Nimetulla Osmani | 1,792 | chT2-FRM | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Fadil Haliti | 1,759 | chT2-FRM | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,922 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sashko Eftovski's chess games?
31 games by Sashko Eftovski, from May 2017 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 Sashko Eftovski has played.
What does Sashko Eftovski play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Sashko Eftovski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sashko Eftovski answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sashko Eftovski play as White?
As White, Sashko Eftovski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sashko Eftovski play as Black?
As Black, Sashko Eftovski most often plays: London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sashko Eftovski's FIDE rating?
Sashko Eftovski is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sashko Eftovski played?
Our database contains 31 games by Sashko Eftovski, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sashko Eftovski?
31 games by Sashko Eftovski 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.