Prepare against Saso Simjanovski
North Macedonia · World #8,008 classical · FIDE ID 15000788
When preparing against Saso Simjanovski, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 44.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Saso Simjanovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saso Simjanovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saso Simjanovski 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 | 2,205 | 2,288 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,294 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,299 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 60 | 54 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 32 | 25 | 18 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saso Simjanovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saso Simjanovski's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 47 | 62.7% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 24 | 32.0% | 64.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Simjanovski usually continues g3 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Simjanovski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Simjanovski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Simjanovski usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Simjanovski usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Simjanovski usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 31 | 81.6% | 69.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 82.8% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Saso Simjanovski's chess games
All 150 games by Saso Simjanovski 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: 60 wins, 54 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 27/18/12 | 47.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Filip Pancevski | 2,410 | 20th chT-FRM | B01 |
| Feb 2009 | Plamen Mladenov | 2,373 | Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | D34 |
| Apr 2011 | Elitsa Raeva | 2,308 | Skopje Karposh Open | A40 |
| Mar 2011 | Riste Menkinoski | 2,298 | Skopje Open | A00 |
| Jul 2024 | Stevco Gjorgjievski | 2,273 | 32nd chT-FRM | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,287 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,191 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,305 |
| Macedonian Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 17th chT-FRM | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,333 |
| 22nd chT-FRM | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,353 |
| chT-FRM 31st | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saso Simjanovski's chess games?
150 games by Saso Simjanovski, 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 Saso Simjanovski has played.
What does Saso Simjanovski play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Saso Simjanovski opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saso Simjanovski answers 1...g6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Saso Simjanovski play as White?
As White, Saso Simjanovski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saso Simjanovski play as Black?
As Black, Saso Simjanovski most often plays: Modern Defense (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Saso Simjanovski's FIDE rating?
Saso Simjanovski is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Saso Simjanovski played?
Our database contains 150 games by Saso Simjanovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 54 draws, 36 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saso Simjanovski?
150 games by Saso Simjanovski 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.