Prepare against Slobodan Cvetkovski
North Macedonia · World #72,322 classical · FIDE ID 15001202
When preparing against Slobodan Cvetkovski, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Slobodan Cvetkovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slobodan Cvetkovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slobodan Cvetkovski 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 | 1,814 | 2,047 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,937 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,918 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 76 | 57 | 135 | 28.3% |
| As White | 140 | 45 | 29 | 65 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 31 | 28 | 70 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slobodan Cvetkovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slobodan Cvetkovski's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 95.7% | 41.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cvetkovski usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cvetkovski usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cvetkovski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cvetkovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Cvetkovski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cvetkovski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 64 | 94.1% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 65.1% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 27.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
Slobodan Cvetkovski's chess games
All 269 games by Slobodan Cvetkovski 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: 76 wins, 57 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/2/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 13 | 0/0/13 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Vujosevic | 2,430 | chT-YUG | D61 |
| Dec 1998 | Robert Veleski | 2,255 | Skopje Open | C01 |
| Mar 2013 | Emil Krstev | 2,126 | Skopje Karposh Open | A00 |
| Apr 2007 | Dusan Brankovic | 2,124 | 15th FRM CupT | C41 |
| Apr 2014 | Dimitrios Balokas | 2,085 | Skopje Karposh Open | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 44 | 15.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 36 | 15 | 1,635 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 36 | 12.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-Skopje Karposh CC | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| ch-Karposh CC | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| 19th Skopje Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,856 |
| ch-Skopje | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,140 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slobodan Cvetkovski's chess games?
269 games by Slobodan Cvetkovski, 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 Slobodan Cvetkovski has played.
What does Slobodan Cvetkovski play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Slobodan Cvetkovski opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slobodan Cvetkovski answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Slobodan Cvetkovski play as White?
As White, Slobodan Cvetkovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slobodan Cvetkovski play as Black?
As Black, Slobodan Cvetkovski most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Slobodan Cvetkovski's FIDE rating?
Slobodan Cvetkovski is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Slobodan Cvetkovski played?
Our database contains 269 games by Slobodan Cvetkovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 57 draws, 135 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slobodan Cvetkovski?
269 games by Slobodan Cvetkovski 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.