Prepare against Stojan Velkoski
North Macedonia · World #20,421 classical · FIDE ID 15006905
Our database contains 196 games by Stojan Velkoski, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stojan Velkoski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stojan Velkoski 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 | 2,054 | 2,070 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,061 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,920 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 83 | 37 | 76 | 42.3% |
| As White | 100 | 48 | 15 | 37 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 35 | 22 | 39 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stojan Velkoski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stojan Velkoski's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Velkoski usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Velkoski usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Velkoski usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 51.0% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 40.8% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
Stojan Velkoski's chess games
All 196 games by Stojan Velkoski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 83 wins, 37 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Mihailo Djokic | 2,227 | 23rd ch-EU | C07 |
| Dec 2023 | Marian Kantorik | 2,201 | Skopje Open A | B12 |
| May 2024 | Nikola Bujukliev | 2,165 | ch-FRM Open | C54 |
| Mar 2023 | Dragan Petrovic | 2,141 | 23rd ch-EU | B80 |
| Jul 2021 | Goran Glavinac | 2,114 | ch-FRM Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 34 | 19.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-FRM U16 | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 1,615 |
| ch-FRM U14 | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,443 |
| Ohrid Lasker U20 Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,410 |
| ch-FRM U18 | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 1,911 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,048 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stojan Velkoski's chess games?
196 games by Stojan Velkoski, from Nov 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 Stojan Velkoski has played.
What does Stojan Velkoski play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Stojan Velkoski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stojan Velkoski answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Stojan Velkoski play as White?
As White, Stojan Velkoski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stojan Velkoski play as Black?
As Black, Stojan Velkoski most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Stojan Velkoski's FIDE rating?
Stojan Velkoski is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Stojan Velkoski played?
Our database contains 196 games by Stojan Velkoski, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 37 draws, 76 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stojan Velkoski?
196 games by Stojan Velkoski 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.