Prepare against Vlatko Krstevski
North Macedonia · World #24,888 classical · FIDE ID 15001237
Our database contains 146 games by Vlatko Krstevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlatko Krstevski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlatko 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 | 2,019 | 2,184 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,174 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,165 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 24 | 49 | 73 | 16.4% |
| As White | 77 | 11 | 28 | 38 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 13 | 21 | 35 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlatko Krstevski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlatko Krstevski's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 71.4% | 29.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 23.4% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 29.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues Nf3 (28.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Krstevski usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 91.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Vlatko Krstevski's chess games
All 146 games by Vlatko Krstevski 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: 24 wins, 49 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 22 | 4/5/13 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Ognjan Todorov | 2,335 | chT-FRM | A37 |
| Aug 2008 | Riste Menkinoski | 2,288 | 17th chT-FRM | B56 |
| Dec 2023 | Todor Andonov | 2,191 | Skopje Open A | A37 |
| Mar 2011 | Ljubomir Hadzi Manev | 2,184 | Skopje Open | B50 |
| Apr 2007 | Emilia Larrachea Formas | 2,024 | 15th FRM CupT | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 19 | 6 | 2,138 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,072 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,046 |
| 24th chT-FRM | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-FRM 18th | 2009 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,010 |
| 17th chT-FRM | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlatko Krstevski's chess games?
146 games by Vlatko Krstevski, 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 Vlatko Krstevski has played.
What does Vlatko Krstevski play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Vlatko Krstevski opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlatko Krstevski answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vlatko Krstevski play as White?
As White, Vlatko Krstevski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlatko Krstevski play as Black?
As Black, Vlatko Krstevski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Vlatko Krstevski's FIDE rating?
Vlatko Krstevski is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vlatko Krstevski played?
Our database contains 146 games by Vlatko Krstevski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 49 draws, 73 losses (16.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlatko Krstevski?
146 games by Vlatko 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.