Prepare against Robert Veleski
FM · North Macedonia · World #14,494 classical · FIDE ID 15001008
Our database contains 829 games by Robert Veleski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Veleski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Veleski 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 | 2,111 | 2,343 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,308 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,300 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 829 | 337 | 221 | 271 | 40.7% |
| As White | 413 | 181 | 117 | 115 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 416 | 156 | 104 | 156 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Veleski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Veleski's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 34.4% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 140 | 33.9% | 50.7% |
| c4 | 59 | 14.3% | 78.8% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 11.6% | 67.7% |
| g3 | 22 | 5.3% | 70.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Veleski usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Veleski usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Veleski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Veleski usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Veleski usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Veleski usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 40.8% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 78 | 38.8% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 22 | 10.9% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.5% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 74.1% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 14 | 9.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 9.5% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Robert Veleski's chess games
All 829 games by Robert Veleski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 337 wins, 221 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 28 | 15/10/3 | 53.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 20/4/2 | 76.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 18/15/12 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 21/5/3 | 72.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,469 | Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | B51 |
| May 2013 | Albert Bokros | 2,459 | 32nd Zalakaros Open | D11 |
| Jul 2014 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,445 | chT-FRM 23rd | E90 |
| Dec 2009 | Filip Pancevski | 2,439 | Skopje Open | C97 |
| Sep 2025 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,437 | 23rd ch-Euro Seniors +50 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM Open | 2024 | 71 | 46 | 2,144 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 54 | 26.5 | 2,239 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-FRM | 2019 | 20 | 8 | 2,145 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,292 |
| chT-FRM | 2007 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,213 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Filip Pancevski (14 games) · Orce Danchevski (12 games) · Dragoljub Jacimovic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Veleski's chess games?
829 games by Robert Veleski, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Robert Veleski has played.
What does Robert Veleski play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Robert Veleski opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Veleski answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Robert Veleski play as White?
As White, Robert Veleski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 413 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Veleski play as Black?
As Black, Robert Veleski most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (29 games, 72.4% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Robert Veleski's FIDE rating?
Robert Veleski is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Robert Veleski played?
Our database contains 829 games by Robert Veleski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 337 wins, 221 draws, 271 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Veleski?
829 games by Robert Veleski 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.