Prepare against Sasko Ristevski
CHE · World #42,207 classical · FIDE ID 1302647
Our database contains 48 games by Sasko Ristevski, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasko Ristevski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasko Ristevski 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 | 1,925 | 1,998 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 6 | 27 | 31.3% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasko Ristevski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasko Ristevski's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ristevski usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ristevski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ristevski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Ristevski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ristevski usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ristevski usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Sasko Ristevski's chess games
All 48 games by Sasko Ristevski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D06 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Boris Haufler | 2,030 | Zuerich Open B 33rd | D11 |
| Dec 2009 | Dragan Rasovic | 2,028 | Zuerich Open B 33rd | A48 |
| Apr 2011 | Filip Matijevic | 1,900 | Skopje Karposh Open | D00 |
| Dec 2009 | Ivan Retti | 1,878 | Zuerich Open B 33rd | B01 |
| Aug 1998 | Nika Nikitovic | 1,767 | Nagler Memorial Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| Nagler Memorial Open | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 1,909 |
| 23rd Zuerich Open B | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| chT-SUI | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,901 |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 3 | 3 | 2,378 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,058 |
| Winterthur Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasko Ristevski's chess games?
48 games by Sasko Ristevski, from Sep 2009 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 Sasko Ristevski has played.
What does Sasko Ristevski play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sasko Ristevski opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasko Ristevski answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sasko Ristevski play as White?
As White, Sasko Ristevski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasko Ristevski play as Black?
As Black, Sasko Ristevski most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sasko Ristevski's FIDE rating?
Sasko Ristevski is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Sasko Ristevski played?
Our database contains 48 games by Sasko Ristevski, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasko Ristevski?
48 games by Sasko Ristevski 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.