Prepare against Saso Jankov
North Macedonia · World #60,579 classical · FIDE ID 15002101
When preparing against Saso Jankov, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Saso Jankov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saso Jankov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saso Jankov 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 | 1,854 | 2,168 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 2,040 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,102 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 39 | 29 | 45 | 34.5% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saso Jankov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saso Jankov's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 97.1% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jankov usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Jankov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (2% of these games) — Jankov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Jankov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 77.3% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 61.1% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Saso Jankov's chess games
All 113 games by Saso Jankov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Mladen Gochev | 2,292 | 20th chT-FRM | A46 |
| Aug 2018 | Dushan Stefanovski | 2,279 | chT-FRM | C44 |
| Aug 2021 | Zoran Ilic | 2,264 | 29th chT-FRM | A48 |
| Jul 2019 | Dejan Dinev | 2,239 | chT-FRM | D02 |
| Aug 2009 | Dimitar Kacakovski | 2,190 | chT-FRM 18th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-Karposh CC | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-Skopje Karposh CC | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,920 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| Skopje U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,894 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| 8th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saso Jankov's chess games?
113 games by Saso Jankov, from Oct 2008 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 Saso Jankov has played.
What does Saso Jankov play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Saso Jankov opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saso Jankov answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Saso Jankov play as White?
As White, Saso Jankov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saso Jankov play as Black?
As Black, Saso Jankov most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Saso Jankov's FIDE rating?
Saso Jankov is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Saso Jankov played?
Our database contains 113 games by Saso Jankov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saso Jankov?
113 games by Saso Jankov 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.