Prepare against Vladimir Trkaljanov
FM · North Macedonia · World #17,608 classical · FIDE ID 15000451
When preparing against Vladimir Trkaljanov, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Vladimir Trkaljanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Trkaljanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Trkaljanov 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 | 2,089 | 2,251 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,235 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 77 | 70 | 50 | 38.7% |
| As White | 98 | 50 | 34 | 14 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 101 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Trkaljanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Trkaljanov's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 98.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Trkaljanov usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Trkaljanov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Trkaljanov usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Trkaljanov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 81.4% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 15.3% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 35.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Trkaljanov's chess games
All 199 games by Vladimir Trkaljanov 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: 77 wins, 70 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/0/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Goran Cabrilo | 2,505 | Skopje Open | C74 |
| Sep 2004 | Sergey Krylov | 2,406 | 2nd IBCA Champions | B43 |
| Feb 2003 | Vladimir Berlinsky | 2,384 | Linares Blind | B97 |
| Jan 1991 | Miladin Gavric | 2,365 | ch-YUG | C28 |
| Jan 1991 | Dragoljub Pavlovic | 2,355 | ch-YUG | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 16 | 7 | 2,065 |
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,220 |
| chT2-FRM | 2024 | 13 | 10 | 2,154 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 13 | 6 | 2,329 |
| chT-FRM | 2007 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,120 |
| 10th IBCA Wch blind | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Trkaljanov's chess games?
199 games by Vladimir Trkaljanov, 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 Vladimir Trkaljanov has played.
What does Vladimir Trkaljanov play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Vladimir Trkaljanov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Trkaljanov answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Trkaljanov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Trkaljanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Trkaljanov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Trkaljanov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Vladimir Trkaljanov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Trkaljanov is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Vladimir Trkaljanov played?
Our database contains 199 games by Vladimir Trkaljanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 70 draws, 50 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Trkaljanov?
199 games by Vladimir Trkaljanov 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.