Prepare against Trajko Nedev
GM · North Macedonia · World #922 classical · FIDE ID 15000605
Our database contains 869 games by Trajko Nedev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Trajko Nedev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trajko Nedev 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 | 2,460 | 2,537 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,526 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,502 | 2,505 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 869 | 354 | 316 | 195 | 40.7% |
| As White | 449 | 213 | 154 | 80 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 420 | 141 | 162 | 115 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trajko Nedev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trajko Nedev's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 444 | 98.9% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nedev usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nedev usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nedev usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Nedev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nedev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 189 | 97.9% | 58.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 144 | 95.4% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Trajko Nedev's chess games
All 869 games by Trajko Nedev 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: 354 wins, 316 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 63 | 28/27/8 | 44.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 55 | 21/20/14 | 38.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 21/12/12 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 24/12/6 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 15/17/8 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 14/1/2 | 82.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 57 | 27/23/7 | 47.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/16/13 | 31.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 9/19/14 | 21.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 10/16/13 | 25.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 39 | 9/16/14 | 23.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/4/6 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,662 | 18th EU-Cup | B30 |
| Oct 2007 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,646 | 16th chT-EU | B51 |
| Oct 2006 | Vladislav Tkachiev | 2,645 | 22nd EU-Cup | C45 |
| Oct 2007 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,639 | 23rd EU-Cup | B30 |
| Oct 2004 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,630 | Olympiad-36 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 49 | 31 | 2,419 |
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 23 | 17 | 2,477 |
| Star Dojran | 1996 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-FRM | 2007 | 21 | 14 | 2,501 |
| Skopje Open | 1998 | 16 | 7 | 2,363 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 13 | 6 | 2,487 |
| ch-FRM 11th | 2002 | 13 | 9 | 2,546 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zvonko Stanojoski (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trajko Nedev's chess games?
869 games by Trajko Nedev, 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 Trajko Nedev has played.
What does Trajko Nedev play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Trajko Nedev opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trajko Nedev answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Trajko Nedev play as White?
As White, Trajko Nedev's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (63 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trajko Nedev play as Black?
As Black, Trajko Nedev most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (42 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 420 games.
What is Trajko Nedev's FIDE rating?
Trajko Nedev is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,502 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Trajko Nedev played?
Our database contains 869 games by Trajko Nedev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 316 draws, 195 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trajko Nedev?
869 games by Trajko Nedev 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.