Prepare against Tode Kukov
North Macedonia · World #13,321 classical · FIDE ID 937380
When preparing against Tode Kukov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 133 games by Tode Kukov, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tode Kukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tode Kukov 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 | 2,125 | 2,155 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,205 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,124 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 48 | 33 | 52 | 36.1% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 15 | 24 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tode Kukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tode Kukov's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 47.1% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 28 | 41.2% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kukov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kukov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kukov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kukov usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kukov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kukov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 45.2% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Tode Kukov's chess games
All 133 games by Tode Kukov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 48 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Elitsa Raeva | 2,292 | Skopje Karposh Open | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,285 | chT2-FRM | E14 |
| Apr 2008 | Dimitar Kacakovski | 2,218 | Skopje Open | B46 |
| Oct 2011 | Emil Krstev | 2,212 | 19th Skopje Open | B22 |
| Jul 2012 | Nedzmedin Sadiki | 2,194 | chT-FRM 21st | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 35 | 20 | 2,135 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 2,116 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| 19th Skopje Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,330 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,272 |
| 29th chT-FRM | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tode Kukov's chess games?
133 games by Tode Kukov, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Tode Kukov has played.
What does Tode Kukov play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Tode Kukov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tode Kukov answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tode Kukov play as White?
As White, Tode Kukov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tode Kukov play as Black?
As Black, Tode Kukov most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Tode Kukov's FIDE rating?
Tode Kukov is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tode Kukov played?
Our database contains 133 games by Tode Kukov, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 33 draws, 52 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tode Kukov?
133 games by Tode Kukov 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.