Prepare against Valentin Jancev
North Macedonia · World #98,790 classical · FIDE ID 937320
When preparing against Valentin Jancev, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Valentin Jancev, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Jancev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Jancev 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 | 1,733 | 2,105 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,885 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,885 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 25 | 63 | 48 | 18.4% |
| As White | 69 | 15 | 39 | 15 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Jancev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Jancev's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 76.8% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 17.4% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Jancev usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Jancev usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Jancev usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jancev usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Jancev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Jancev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 29.5% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Valentin Jancev's chess games
All 136 games by Valentin Jancev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 25 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Dimitar Kacakovski | 2,213 | 14th ch-FRM | B21 |
| Aug 2019 | Sasho Eftovski | 2,128 | ch-FRM Open | D02 |
| May 2024 | Slobodan Cvetkovski | 1,773 | ch-FRM Open | A05 |
| Aug 2017 | Hristijan Cakonchev | 1,636 | ch-FRM | C10 |
| May 2024 | Marjan Zhezhovski | 1,634 | ch-FRM Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 52 | 22 | 1,668 |
| Skopje Open | 2022 | 13 | 4 | 1,412 |
| 25th ch-FRM Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,798 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| 14th ch-FRM | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Jancev's chess games?
136 games by Valentin Jancev, from Oct 2005 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 Valentin Jancev has played.
What does Valentin Jancev play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Valentin Jancev opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Jancev answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Valentin Jancev play as White?
As White, Valentin Jancev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Jancev play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Jancev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Valentin Jancev's FIDE rating?
Valentin Jancev is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Valentin Jancev played?
Our database contains 136 games by Valentin Jancev, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Jancev?
136 games by Valentin Jancev 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.