Prepare against Vanco Stamenkov
IM · North Macedonia · World #5,337 classical · FIDE ID 15000303
When preparing against Vanco Stamenkov, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 290 games by Vanco Stamenkov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vanco Stamenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vanco Stamenkov 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 | 2,265 | 2,411 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,316 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,331 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 99 | 104 | 87 | 34.1% |
| As White | 141 | 56 | 49 | 36 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 149 | 43 | 55 | 51 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vanco Stamenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vanco Stamenkov's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 52.5% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 60 | 42.6% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Stamenkov usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Stamenkov usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Stamenkov usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Stamenkov usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Stamenkov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Stamenkov usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 14.7% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 71.9% | 39.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.3% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Vanco Stamenkov's chess games
All 290 games by Vanco Stamenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 99 wins, 104 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,553 | 13th chT-EU | A37 |
| Jan 2004 | Robert Zelcic | 2,524 | 09th Nova Gorica Open A | A13 |
| Aug 2005 | Jure Borisek | 2,509 | 15th EU-chT | B32 |
| Aug 2021 | Trajce Nedev | 2,485 | 29th chT-FRM | A49 |
| Jun 2001 | Beat Zueger | 2,448 | 2nd ch-EU | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 25 | 15 | 2,355 |
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 2,352 |
| ch-FRM | 1993 | 13 | 8 | 2,410 |
| ch-FRM 11th | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,367 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,447 |
| Veliko Tarnovo Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,253 |
| 5th White Tower Open Balkan Cup | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vanco Stamenkov's chess games?
290 games by Vanco Stamenkov, from Apr 2003 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 Vanco Stamenkov has played.
What does Vanco Stamenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Vanco Stamenkov opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vanco Stamenkov answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vanco Stamenkov play as White?
As White, Vanco Stamenkov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vanco Stamenkov play as Black?
As Black, Vanco Stamenkov most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Vanco Stamenkov's FIDE rating?
Vanco Stamenkov is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Vanco Stamenkov played?
Our database contains 290 games by Vanco Stamenkov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 104 draws, 87 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vanco Stamenkov?
290 games by Vanco Stamenkov 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.