Prepare against Zarko Mitkovski
North Macedonia · World #9,530 classical · FIDE ID 15000150
Our database contains 121 games by Zarko Mitkovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zarko Mitkovski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zarko Mitkovski 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 | 2,177 | 2,185 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,202 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,201 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 29.8% |
| As White | 57 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zarko Mitkovski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zarko Mitkovski's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 71.9% | 39.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.8% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mitkovski usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mitkovski usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mitkovski usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Mitkovski usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mitkovski usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Mitkovski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.2% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Zarko Mitkovski's chess games
All 121 games by Zarko Mitkovski 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: 36 wins, 39 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D29 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Aleksandar Colovic | 2,500 | chT-FRM 23rd | E90 |
| Aug 2011 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,491 | 20th chT-FRM | B33 |
| Oct 2011 | Marko Krivokapic | 2,413 | 19th Skopje Open | B15 |
| Oct 2011 | Nikola Vasovski | 2,299 | 19th Skopje Open | E67 |
| Jan 1997 | Tal Haimovich | 2,285 | Graz Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,119 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| 19th Skopje Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| Graz Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 32nd chT-FRM | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 18th Graz Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| chT-FRM 30th | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 19th chT-FRM | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zarko Mitkovski's chess games?
121 games by Zarko Mitkovski, 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 Zarko Mitkovski has played.
What does Zarko Mitkovski play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Zarko Mitkovski opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zarko Mitkovski answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zarko Mitkovski play as White?
As White, Zarko Mitkovski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zarko Mitkovski play as Black?
As Black, Zarko Mitkovski most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Zarko Mitkovski's FIDE rating?
Zarko Mitkovski is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Zarko Mitkovski played?
Our database contains 121 games by Zarko Mitkovski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 39 draws, 45 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zarko Mitkovski?
121 games by Zarko Mitkovski 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.