Prepare against Vladimir Krstevski
North Macedonia · World #112,692 classical · FIDE ID 15004899
When preparing against Vladimir Krstevski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 87 games by Vladimir Krstevski, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Krstevski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Krstevski 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 | 1,694 | 1,703 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,786 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 20 | 15 | 52 | 23.0% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Krstevski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Krstevski's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues c4 (13.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Krstevski's chess games
All 87 games by Vladimir Krstevski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Carsten Becker | 1,986 | Skopje Karposh Open | A34 |
| Mar 2019 | Vaso Taleski | 1,677 | 20th EU-ch | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Kristijan Velkovski | 1,584 | 24th ch-FRM Open | D37 |
| Jul 2016 | Igor Batkoski | 1,536 | 25th ch-FRM Open | E12 |
| Aug 2017 | Ivan Velkoski | 1,408 | ch-FRM | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2023 | 16 | 7 | 1,838 |
| 24th ch-FRM Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,792 |
| ch-FRM | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,602 |
| 25th ch-FRM Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,554 |
| Skopje Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,446 |
| 23rd ch-FRM Open | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Krstevski's chess games?
87 games by Vladimir Krstevski, from Oct 2014 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 Vladimir Krstevski has played.
What does Vladimir Krstevski play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Vladimir Krstevski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Krstevski answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Krstevski play as White?
As White, Vladimir Krstevski's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Krstevski play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Krstevski most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Vladimir Krstevski's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Krstevski is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,703 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Krstevski played?
Our database contains 87 games by Vladimir Krstevski, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 52 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Krstevski?
87 games by Vladimir Krstevski 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.